Tentsmuir
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About Tentsmuir
Tentsmuir is a popular, extensive pine forest planted on the sand dunes at the mouth of the River Tay. There is a wide variety of plants, wildlife and architectural heritage.
Opening / closing times for 2009
There is limited space in the car park. Occasionally, especially during the summer holidays and on sunny weekends, it is necessary to restrict access and even to close the site. This is to preserve the special qualities of Tentsmuir and to maintain a safe environment for everyone.
When we do this we will put a sign at the main junction to Tentsmuir, before the entrance. Please come back another day.
- Open daily from 09:00
- May 30th - Aug 21st: last entry 20:00, car park locked at 20:30
- Aug 22nd - Sept 25th: last entry 18:00, car park locked 18:30
- Sept 26th - Oct 23rd: last entry 17:00, car park locked 17:30
- Oct 24th - Nov 6th: last entry 16:00, car park locked 16:30
- Nov 7th - Feb 2010: last entry 15:00, car park locked 15:30
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:
Leuchars is the nearest town or village.
Tentsmuir Forest is 1.5 miles east of the A92 between Leuchars and Tayport in northeast Fife. Follow signs for Kinshaldy Beach.
OS Grid Reference: NO498242
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com
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Horse Riding and Parking at Tentsmuir: for safety reasons, horse owners are requested to unbox on the lane going down to Kinshaldy stables, although space is limited. If this area is full, Kinshaldy stables staff may, for a charge, permit parking on their ground. Use of their toilets will also incur a charge. The stables are independent of the Forestry Commission. Once there, the staff can advise of the preferred route to the beach avoiding the road. We request, due to the high pressure of usage by other visitors, that the dunes directly in front of the car park are avoided, however horse riding is permitted along the beach and the rides at Tentsmuir. We also request that horse riders avoid the main car park and tarmac road into the forest. |
Contact
Bid Strachan
e-mail: bid.strachan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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30/Apr/2009