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Tentsmuir


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About Tentsmuir

Open, mature pine forest next to a vast expanse of sandy beaches and the Tentsmuir Point National Nature Reserve.

Download the Tentsmuir map (PDF 1.5Mb).

Car park opening / closing times

  • Open daily from 09:00
  • 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.

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. 

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:

Tentsmuir is part of Tentsmuir. Leuchars is the nearest town or village.

By road from Leuchars or Tayport take the the A92, and follow signs for Kinshaldy Beach.

Alternately, go by foot from Tayport into the northern end of forest.

OS Grid Reference: NO498242
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

Start your visit from:

Picnic area
Kinshaldy
Carriage riding in Tentsmuir Forest

Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeEasy AccessRefreshments

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingFishing
horse riding

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

User Comments

Name: Anonymous
10/Mar/2010
The A 92 does not go near Leuchars or Tayport!! Please change your webb site so we know how to get there thanks
Forestry Commission Response:
Thanks for bringing this to our attention - we will amend the directions.
Name: G Ansell (4 Stars)
9/Mar/2010
A great place to take the kids and dogs. The trails are good to practice on with your MTB too! Please note however,recently the trees have been thinned out in the vicinity of the car park. Unfortunately whoever cut down the trees left hundreds of branches all over the trails. Which has made them impassable for MTB's!
Name: Local (5 Stars)
5/Mar/2010
Please remember to keep your dogs under control at all times. If your dogs are untrained then please keep them on a leash.
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