Beaches · Central Scotland
East Sands
East Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Jim Bain — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
East Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.3360°, -2.7789°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
East Sands is a beach located in central Scotland, specifically in postcode KY16. This sandy stretch is known for its scenic views and proximity to St Andrews, making it a notable coastal area in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3360, -2.7789
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 8LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: w26861074 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Sands?
- East Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 8LB).
- Is East Sands free to visit?
- Yes, East Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Sands?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 8LB. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency.