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Aberdour Black Sands is a small stretch of sand with rocky outcrops, nestling on the south side of the village of Aberdour. The beach is mostly sandy, stretching west from the harbour wall, and offers fine views across the Firth of Forth to Edinburgh and the surrounding hills and mountains. The beach is popular for bathing, as well as for exploring the many rockpools exposed at low tide along the outcrops lining the beach. Boating is also a popular activity here, with a club located next to the harbour.
A promenade runs behind the beach, lined with a number of benches, making this the perfect spot for just sitting and admiring the views. A short flight of stairs leads down from the promenade onto the beach. Limited parking is available along the promenade. The town of Aberdour is known for its narrow, historic streets and castle, which can be visited for a small charge. There are a range of facilities in the village to cater to tourists, including a train station with frequent services to and from Edinburgh, taking about 30 minutes.
The village is popular with golf enthusiasts, and Aberdour Golf Club is located to the south of the beach, overlooking the Firth. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including golfing, boating, and exploring the historic village and its castle.
Aberdour Black Sands is adjacent to the Fife Coastal Path.
Sand Shingle Mud
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 21% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 9mph | |
The tide at Aberdour Black Sands is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 5:44 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:24 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Limited street parking.
Beach cleaned regularly manually and mechanically.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road or 24 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 24 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 15 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
Location: Aberdour
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NT192849
Coordinates: 56°3'2"N 3°17'50"W
Mapcode: GBR 24.QWQ1
What 3 Words: playroom.livid.dude
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Fife
Nearest postcode: KY3 0TY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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