Beaches · Central Scotland
Pettycur Sands
In or near Kirkcaldy.
Pettycur Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — 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
- Kinghorn · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Pettycur Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.0624°, -3.1889°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Pettycur Sands is a beach located in central Scotland, postcode KY3. This sandy stretch offers views over the Firth of Forth and is a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The beach is noted for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0624, -3.1889
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY3 9YE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Nearest railway station
- Kinghorn — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w513654160 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Sandhills Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 0.2 km
Pettycur Beach
Beaches · 0.3 km
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Pettycur Harbour, Kinghorn
Harbours & ports · 0.5 km
Kinghorn Loch
Lakes · 0.6 km
King Alexander III monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Alexander III Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Pettycur
Villages · 0.7 km
Grangehill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Kinghorn Castle
Castles · 0.9 km
Slackacre
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Road Bridge, Rossland Place, Kinghorn
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Sandhills Caravan Park
Sandhills Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
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Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 3Harbours & ports · Central Scotland
Pettycur Harbour, Kinghorn
Pettycur Harbour, Kinghorn — harbor in Kinghorn, Fife, Scotland, UK.
📷 5📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
King Alexander III monument
King Alexander III monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Pettycur Sands
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Sandhills Caravan Park
Sandhills Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park
Pettycur Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park
Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5B&Bs · Central Scotland
Links Guest House
Links Guest House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.
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📷 5Hotels · Central Scotland
Oswald House Hotel
Oswald House Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland
The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Robert Nairn
The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy
The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy
461 and 463 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy
Feuars Arms, 66-68 Commercial Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh
Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pettycur Sands?
- Pettycur Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 9YE).
- What is Pettycur Sands?
- Pettycur Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pettycur Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 9YE.
- Is Pettycur Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Pettycur Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pettycur Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Kinghorn, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 9YE.