Tentsmuir Forest
Extensive pine forest and dune beaches at the mouth of the River Tay. A walk to Tentsmuir Point offers views of groups of seals basking on the sand.
Tentsmuir is a national nature reserve in Scotland. Behind the coastal pine forest stretch sand dunes and wide beaches. From Kinshaldy car park, a walk of about 3 km leads to Tentsmuir Point, where hundreds of grey seals and harbour seals often rest on the sandbars. Please do not approach them. The forest also contains remains of WWII anti-tank stone blocks. It is about 15 km from St Andrews and requires a car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- West Sands
- Swilcan Bridge
- R&A World Golf Museum
- Old Course, St Andrews
- St Andrews Aquarium
- St Salvator's Quad & Chapel
- West Port
- St Andrews Castle