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Tentsmuir


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About Tentsmuir

Visit Tentsmuir and you are following in the footsteps of the first people who settled here 8000 years ago.

The western area of Tentsmuir, around Morton Lochs, is one of the oldest occupied sites in Scotland.

Towering trees, rolling dunes, shifting sands and an amazing array of wildlife, all combine to make Tentsmuir a magical place to explore. Waymarked trails throughout Tentsmuir Forest are a great way to explore, on foot or by bike.

As well as being a working forest, the woodland provides an important habitat for all kinds of wildlife, including red squirrels and roe deer. Walk along the beach to Tentsmuir Point and you may see dozens of seals basking on the sandbars.

Car Park Charges

£2 per vehicle, payable at the electronic barrier. Please have the correct change available. Car park charges are re-invested into our maintenance and improvements programme.

 

How to get there:

Tentsmuir is in Tay Forest District.
Follow the brown 'Kinshaldy Beach' signs from the church in the middle of Leuchars village.
Leuchars is the nearest town or village.
Leuchars is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: NO498242
For details of public transport visit http://www.travelinescotland.com

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Facilities:

ToiletsParking ChargeEasy AccessVisitor Centre

Activities

Walking The Icehouse Trail

Contact:

Tay Forest District

01350 727284
e-mail: tay@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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What's of interest

Check before you go

For details of trail closures, diversions and changes to listed events see Latest Forest Information

Tentsmuir Tree Thinning

Tree Thinning Location Map (PDF 683k)

 

 


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