Recreation at Picnic area
Barbeques
Barbecues are permitted, however this must take place within the picnic area, not on the beach. The bricks provided are to be used to avoid burning the tables.
Please also be aware that no alcohol may be consumed on the site and that you must take all rubbish away with you,
including the barbecue (which can be cooled down with water from a tap outside the toilets if required).
Please be a considerate visitor
The forest is used for a lot of different activities. You may meet other people during your visit - please respect their rights to enjoy their recreation.
A working forest
This is also a working forest, and you may come across work sites, workers and vehicles 7 days a week. Please obey any safety signs and instructions and don't enter any areas where access has been restricted..
Car park opening times
Winter opening times (until February 2009) for the car park are:
open daily from 9.00amCloses 3.30pmLast entry is 3.00pm.Please make sure your vehicle is out of the forest by closing time as the gates are
locked after that.
Car parking charge: £1 per vehicle, payable at the electronic barrier. Please have the correct change available.
Please note: overnight stays are
not permitted.
How to get there:
Picnic area is in Tentsmuir which is part of Tentsmuir. Leuchars is the nearest town or village. is the nearest town or village.
1.5 miles east of A92 between Leuchars and Tayport in NE Fife. Follow signs for Kinshaldy Beach
OS Grid Reference: NO498242
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