Kinshaldy

Kinshaldy is the main place to start your visit to the popular Tentsmuir forest, which has something for everyone. Its flat paths are ideal for walkers and cyclists. There's a play area and picnic site and access to the sand dunes and beach (although swimming is not recommended).

Vehicle access

Please note that until February 2009, last access to the car park is at 3.00pm daily and vehicles must be off-site by 3.30pm as the barriers will be locked. Please note overnight stays are not permitted.

Entry fee per vehicle is Ł1, payable at the electronic barrier. Please have the correct change available.

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.

Toilets

There are easy access toilet facilities. Please note that due to the risk of frost damage, all toilets are closed during the winter months.

Walking trails

The Icehouse Walk

How to get there:

Kinshaldy is in Tentsmuir which is part of Tentsmuir. Leuchars is the nearest town or village.

Follow brown 'Kinshaldy Beach' signs from church in the middle of Leuchars village.

OS Grid Reference: NO 498242

Other places to go in Tentsmuir

Picnic area

Facilities:

Activities

	The Icehouse Walk
	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.
	Beach fishing (free).

Contact:

Bid Strachan

e-mail: bid.strachan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk