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Pittenweem is a typical fishing village characterised by its small, picturesque harbour and active fishing fleet. The village boasts the most active fishing harbour on the East Neuk Coast, providing excellent views to the south over the Firth of Forth.
A short walk from the harbour, along Mid Shore and West Shore, brings visitors to a small sand and rock beach, approximately 100 meters west of the harbour. Above the beach, along W Braes, there is a fairly large car park situated on a small headland, offering stunning views of the fishing village and coastline. The car park is equipped with public toilets, a skate park, and a children's play area. A path leads from the headland down to the shoreline, providing easy access to the beach. Additional parking spaces are available along East Shore and Mid Shore, adjacent to the harbour.
The village of Pittenweem offers a range of amenities, including a few shops and restaurants located alongside the harbour. For a wider range of facilities, visitors can explore the High Street, which is set about 50 meters back from the shoreline.
The area surrounding Pittenweem is popular for golf, with the Anstruther Golf Club located along the coast just to the north of the village. The village is also a favourite among walkers, as the Fife Coastal Path passes the beach, providing a scenic route for those looking to explore the coastline.
Harbour
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 79% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 46% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
The tide at Pittenweem Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:49 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:59 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Shops
Slipway
Parking is near the harbour.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 81 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 84 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 74 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
Location: Pittenweem
Location type: Town
OS Grid: NO551024
Coordinates: 56°12'46"N 2°43'27"W
Mapcode: GBR 2T.DKW7
What 3 Words: stiff.surpassed.overtime
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 Council
Nearest postcode: KY10 2NE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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