intermediate
Kingsbarns, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

West Sands

A spacious St Andrews beach with consistent North Sea conditions and sandy bottom, popular with intermediate swimmers and families. The beach's size and lifeguard presence in summer make it reliable for planned swims, though currents demand respect.

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West Sands

56.3587, -2.8120

Details

Location
Kingsbarns, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
Type
ocean
Difficulty
intermediate
Coordinates
56.3587, -2.8120

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