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Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Silver Sands

In or near Auchtertool.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendlyβ˜… 4.6 Β· 1,788 Google reviews

Silver Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Silver Sands, Easter Aberdour - geograph.org.uk - 1045601

Simon Johnston β€” 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
Aberdour Β· 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Silver Sands, the nearest railway station is Aberdour, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the beach is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is KY3 0RQ.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Silver Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.0540Β°, -3.2834Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Silver Sands may refer to: Silver Sands, Alberta, a summer village in Alberta, Canada Silver Sands, South Australia, a beach and holiday resort south of Aldinga Beach, South Australia Silver Sands, United Kingdom, a part of the River Thames Silver Sands, Western Australia, a suburb of Mandurah, Western Australia Silver Sands, Western Cape, a coastal town in South Africa Silver Sands FC, a football club in Christ Church, Barbados Silver Sands State Park, a recreation area in Milford, Connecticut, US

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
56.0540, -3.2834
District
Fife
Postcode
KY3 0RQ
Parliamentary constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Nearest railway station
Aberdour β€” 1.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Driftwood on the shore of Silversands Bay - geograph.org.uk - 7128102πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· Central Scotland

Silversands Bay

Silversands Bay β€” a natural feature in scotland central.

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Path at Hawkcraig Cottage - geograph.org.uk - 7135835πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Captain Cyril Percy Ryan

Captain Cyril Percy Ryan β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Aberdour HarbourπŸ“· 3

Harbours & ports Β· Central Scotland

Aberdour Harbour

Aberdour Harbour β€” harbor in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland, UK.

πŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— historicenvironment.scot
St Fillan's Church, AberdourπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· Central Scotland

St Fillan's Church, Aberdour

St Fillan's Church, Aberdour β€” church in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland, UK.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— historicenvironment.scot
Seaside art crime - geograph.org.uk - 1098438πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Black Sands

Black Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Aberdour CastleπŸ“· 3

Castles Β· Central Scotland

Aberdour Castle

Aberdour Castle β€” castle in Fife, Scotland, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— historicenvironment.scot

Where to eat & stay near Silver Sands

Places to stay

Fresh Water Supply^ - geograph.org.uk - 1707747πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Central Scotland

Links Guest House

Links Guest House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

Planter's Punch^ - geograph.org.uk - 3988857πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park

Pettycur Bay Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ pettycur.co.uk
Bus stop at Hillend - geograph.org.uk - 3916207πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Fordell Firs

Fordell Firs β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Track to North Duloch - geograph.org.uk - 6499031πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Green Oak Nature Retreat

Green Oak Nature Retreat β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Coastal Fife , A View Towards Pettycur Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 3519149πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Sandhills Caravan Park

Sandhills Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ sandhillscaravanpark.com
On The Fife Coast , Caravan Park At Kinghorn - geograph.org.uk - 3519041πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park

Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Coastal Fife , West Dock, Burntisland - geograph.org.uk - 3519306πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland

The Star Tavern, 71-73 High Street, Burntisland in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

B981 Inverkeithing - geograph.org.uk - 7764450πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Burgh Arms

The Burgh Arms in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
The old Granton Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 3506104πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh

Granton Tavern, 160 Lower Granton Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Victorian postbox on Starbank Road, Newhaven - geograph.org.uk - 4242360πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh

Starbank Arms, 62-64 Laverockbank Road, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Hendry Hall, Kirk Wynd - geograph.org.uk - 4826749πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Robert Nairn

The Robert Nairn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— jdwetherspoon.com
Fish Wynd, Kirkcaldy - geograph.org.uk - 2928937πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy

The Royal Scot, 395-399 High Street, Kirkcaldy in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

More beaches in this region

Cliffs, Auchmithie - geograph.org.uk - 3392964πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Auchmithie Beach

Auchmithie Beach β€” Beach (pebblestone).

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Cockle BankπŸ“· 4

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Cockle Bank

Cockle Bank is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Loch Lomond at Auchendennan - geograph.org.uk - 4785788πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Duck Bay Beach

Duck Bay Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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The Elliot Water - geograph.org.uk - 85349πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Elliot Beach

Elliot Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Silver Sands?
Silver Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 0RQ).
What is Silver Sands?
Silver Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Silver Sands?
The nearest railway station is Aberdour, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 0RQ.
Is Silver Sands free to visit?
Yes, Silver Sands is free to enter.
How do I get to Silver Sands?
The nearest railway station is Aberdour, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 0RQ.