Public sea bathing0 miAberdour (Silversands)
Silver Sands, Aberdour
Black Sands
Aberdour Harbour, Aberdour, ScotlandSea pool on Firth of ForthPublic bathing water
Small sandy bay and designated bathing water beside Aberdour Harbour.
- Water
- Sea pool, Firth of Forth
- Entry
- Free parking
- Facilities
- Footpaths, free parking, public toilets
- Managed by
- Fife Council
When you can swim
Jan
Feb
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Dec
Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Know before you go
- Do not bathe during or for 1–2 days after heavy rainfall.
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Questions about Black Sands
Can you swim at Black Sands?
Yes. Black Sands is a designated bathing water open for public bathing during the bathing-water season.
Does it cost anything to swim at Black Sands?
Free parking
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