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St Andrews West Sands Beach Information
The West Sands at St Andrews is a long stretch of sand backed by the famous Royal & Ancient Golf Club.
You may also recognise it as the beach was used for the famous opening sequence of Chariots of Fire.
The beach is sandy, stretches for 3 km (2 miles), is backed by large grass areas and sand dunes.
Multiple options to park along the full 3 km length. The more you head away from the town of St Andrews the less access to facilities. At points along the road you have walkways taking you across the dunes onto the beach itself.
St Andrews West Sands Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
St Andrews West Sands Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 3 beaches around St Andrews, 25 beaches in Fife, or check our list of Fife Dog Friendly Beaches.
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Beach Bathing Water QualityNo water quality measurement available for St Andrews West Sands Beach.
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- Weather
7-day Weather Forecast
Light rain on Friday, with high temperatures peaking at 21°C on Sunday.Mostly cloudy throughout the day.Today's Forecast
12->207% 60% 3 mph
4:49 am 9:47 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Thursday, Jul 19th
14->200% 61% 7 mph
4:51 am 9:45 pmLight rain in the morning.Friday, Jul 20th
14->1879% 92% 9 mph
4:53 am 9:44 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Saturday, Jul 21st
14->1923% 75% 5 mph
4:54 am 9:42 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Sunday, Jul 22nd
15->218% 57% 12 mph
4:56 am 9:41 pmMostly cloudy throughout the day.Monday, Jul 23rd
16->218% 82% 13 mph
4:58 am 9:39 pmOvercast throughout the day.Tuesday, Jul 24th
16->1851% 99% 7 mph
5:00 am 9:37 pmMostly cloudy starting in the evening.Wednesday, Jul 25th
13->1811% 34% 3 mph
5:01 am 9:35 pm - Reviews
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