Leven, Fife, Scotland

Explore Leven (Fife) Seaside, Coast and Beaches

Leven is a seaside town in Fife with the coastline and beaches being a big draw to visitors. Leven sits on the Fife Coastal Path and as well as the beaches and walking you have a couple of good golf courses.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 25 beaches in Fife. You can even take a look at our list of Fife dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Leven Fife Coast Map

Leven Fife Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Shell Bay Beach

Shell Bay Beach is a secluded sandy beach with some pebbles. Parking and facilities are all within the caravan park that sits just behind this beach. Read more…
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Lundin Links Beach

Lundin Links beach is a sandy beach with some rocks and the beach is backed by Lundin golf course. The beach is the middle section within Largo Bay which has a long stretch of sand from Leven in the west to  Earlsferry in the east. You can join through any of the beaches and wonder along the coast to the others. The beach Read more…
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Lower Largo Beach

Lower Largo beach sits next to the harbour in a beautiful often overlooked small fishing village in Fife. The beach is a sandy beach with some rocks that give rock pooling opportunities if the tide is good. Access to the beach is either from the village/harbour end or if you head east along Main Street you have a small car park Read more…
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Largo East Beach

Largo East beach is a sandy beach to the east of Lower Largo beach and behind it, you have the Dumbarnie Links Nature Reserve. No facilities at the beach you need to park in Lower Largo and then head out of the village along the coastal path or sand. Read more…
Earlsferry-beach

Earlsferry Beach

Earlsferry beach, golden sands backed by dunes in a sheltered position. You can wonder long to the West beach if you want to be away from the houses. Read more…
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Elie Ruby Bay Beach

Ruby Bay is a sandy beach in a sheltered bay to the east of the village of Elie that is backed by dunes and grass areas. The beach is also referred to as Wood Haven. The beach is known for “Elie rubies”, blood-red pyrope garnets embedded in the volcanic rock along the shoreline. On a sunny day, you can lie down Read more…
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Earlsferry West Beach

Earlsferry West beach, golden sands backed by dunes in a sheltered position. Read more…
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Leven Beach

Leven beach is a long sandy beach with views towards Edinburgh over the Forth of Fife. Facilities at the beach include toilets, park, Leven Leisure Pool, seasonal lifeguards, amusement arcades and outdoor fitness area. Read more…
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Dumbarnie Links Nature Reserve

The Dumbarnie Links Nature Reserve is a rich dune based grassland that offers a wide selection of rare plants, insects and seabirds. No facilities at the reserve. To access Dumbarnie Links you need to park in Lower Largo and then follow the Fife Coastal Path east along the edge of Largo Bay for about a mile until you reach the reserve. Read more…
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Lundin Links Golf Course

Lundin Links Golf Course has f01333 320202ine links fairways and excellent greens have ensured that it has been regularly selected as a final qualifying golf course for the Open Championship. Narrow fairways, bunkers, burns, and ever-changing winds guarantee a testing but rewarding golfing experience. We will endeavour to accommodate casual visitors, but it is recommended that you make advance bookings through Read more…
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