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Kinghorn (Pettycur)

Pettycur Bay, Kinghorn, ScotlandSea pool on Firth of ForthPublic sea bathing

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Pettycur Bay is a sandy public bathing beach on the Firth of Forth near Kinghorn.

Water
Sea pool, Firth of Forth
Entry
Free
Facilities
Footpaths, free parking, public toilets
Managed by
Fife Council

Getting there

Access Kinghorn via the A921; the beach is a five-minute walk from the train station.

56.0682, -3.1732

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Rules to know before you go

  • Do not bathe during or for 1–2 days after heavy rainfall.

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Questions about Kinghorn (Pettycur)

Can you swim at Kinghorn (Pettycur)?

Yes. Kinghorn (Pettycur) is a public bathing water. Do not bathe during or for 1–2 days after heavy rainfall.

Does it cost anything to swim at Kinghorn (Pettycur)?

Free

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