Abertay Sands

Beach in Fife

Scotland

Abertay Sands

Sands near Tentsmuir Point Looking north-westwards over the sands towards Tentsmuir Point — Sands near Tentsmuir Point Credit: Scott Cormie

Abertay Sands is a picturesque sandy beach located in the coastal town of Tayport, in the county of Fife, Scotland. Situated along the eastern shore of the Tay Estuary, this beach offers stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including the iconic Tay Rail Bridge and the city of Dundee in the distance.

The beach stretches for approximately half a mile and is known for its soft golden sand, making it a popular destination for beachgoers and families during the summer months. The beach is easily accessible, with a car park located nearby and several walking paths leading to the shore.

Abertay Sands is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as the area is rich in birdlife. Many seabirds can be spotted along the shoreline, including gulls, oystercatchers, and sandpipers. The beach is also home to a variety of marine life, such as crabs, starfish, and small fish, making it an ideal spot for rock pooling.

The beach is known for its calm and tranquil atmosphere, making it a great place for relaxation and leisurely walks. Visitors can take advantage of the open space and enjoy activities such as picnicking, sunbathing, or simply strolling along the shoreline.

Overall, Abertay Sands in Fife is a charming and idyllic beach, perfect for those seeking a peaceful and scenic coastal experience. Its natural beauty, accessibility, and abundance of wildlife make it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.

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Abertay Sands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 56.441481/-2.784378 or Grid Reference NO5127. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sands near Tentsmuir Point

Looking north-westwards over the sands towards Tentsmuir Point

Scott Cormie

Tentsmuir Beach

Looking northwards up Tentsmuir Beach.

Scott Cormie

Cattle on the beach

Looking west to cattle on Tentsmuir Beach.

Scott Cormie

Tentsmuir Sands

Looking SSE. WWII Anti-tank cubes

Karl Peet

Tentsmuir Sands

Looking SSE. WWII antitank cubes

Karl Peet

Tank traps, Tentsmuir

These tank traps were put in place on the beach in 1940. Since then the sand dune system at Tentsmuir has grown seawards by about five metres a year!

Val Vannet

Seals on a sand bank

A colony of seals hauled out on a stretch of sand in Tentsmuir Nature Reserve

James Allan

So that's where all the fish have gone?

A group of grey seals (including to or three pups, light coloured, near the centre of the photo) hauled up out of a wintry sea onto a sandbank near Abertay Sands, where the river Tay reaches the North Sea

James Allan

As far as you can walk to the East

Taken at high tide

Gwen and James Anderson

Tank Traps,Tentsmuir Sands

This section of the wartime defences seems to have been undermined by shifting sands.

Lis Burke

Tentsmuir Sands

These posts were probably connected with salmon fishing. There are marker posts in the forest for different fishing beats as well as an ice house NO5026 : Tentsmuir Ice House to keep the catch fresh.

Lis Burke

Driftwood and Dragon's Teeth

The anti-tank concrete blocks were erected in 1940 along the then shoreline. Since that time, the shoreline has retreated into the North Sea at an average rate of five metres each year.

James Allan

Dunes' edge

Walking along the beach above the high tide mark we were sheltered from the biting wind by the overhanging edge of the dunes.

Lis Burke

Grey seals hauled-out near Tentsmuir Point

Claire Pegrum

Willows, Tentsmuir

Between the present day active dune system and the old forested dunes, there is a strip of slacks, damp and covered in willow woods. Similar woods can be found in the dune system over the Tay at Buddon Ness which has not been forested, suggesting that this may be a natural vegetation type in this terrain.

Richard Webb