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Tourist Attraction

Kingsbarns Beach

Black Stile

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Photo: John Jeffrey

About Kingsbarns Beach

This expansive sandy shoreline near Black Stile offers families plenty of space for seaside adventures, with wheelchair access and parking on site—just remember to pack snacks and plan toilet stops elsewhere.

What's nearby

  • Harbour Burger next door
  • Wild Scottish Sauna - Kingsbarns next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • Free car park
  • Paid car park
  • Free street
  • Paid street

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.

Photos

Photos via Google

Opening hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What visitors say

Blair Peter Henderson

Loved this walking part of the Fife coastal path from kingsbarn to St andrews. 18km in total. Parked in St Andrews and got the bus back. Started with burgers at the snack van near the beach. Really nice rock formations. Watch out for the tide. We timed it perfectly.

· via Google

Yvonne Moncur

Beautiful beach, can park for 2 hours for free, there are good clean toilets and a nice burger place. Worth stopping off if in the area

· via Google

Stuart Spreadborough

Beautiful sandy beach with well serviced and maintained car park. Controlled overnight stays for motorhome and campers. Polite and helpful staff. Regularly emptied bins. Couldn't fault it.

· via Google

Claire Dragon

We got up super early to capture the sunrise at the beach & oh my God, it was absolutely stunning & magical! Beautiful beach that was very easy to get to & access. Decent to walk on; fairly smooth & firm so you don't sink too much!

· via Google

See all reviews on Google →

Visitors say this beach offers beautiful sandy shores, stunning views, and well-maintained facilities including clean toilets and regularly emptied bins. They also highlight the convenient free parking for two hours, with options for overnight stays and campervan pitches. Guests mention the on-site snack van with food and drinks, and a bookable sauna pod.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Address
St Andrews, KY16 8QD Get directions
Category
Beaches & Coastline
Guest rating
4.8 / 5 (201 reviews)
Suitable for
All Ages
Setting
Outdoor
Good for children
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
St Andrews