# St Andrews West Sands

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St Andrews West Sands Famous for the opening scenes of the film Chariots of Fire West Sands expands for nearly two kilometers of uninterrupted sand supported with dunes and also the international internationally renowned course. The coastline is approximately a quarter-hour' walk from the town centre. There was an abundance of airport parking, lots of information available and zoning of this beach to help keep sand yachts and families apart. It is very popular for running and walking on along with for swimming. Shops and restaurants are nearby and there are plenty of wet weather options, including the Golf museum and Castle that is nearby and. A dune stabilisation programme is set up and all visitors are expected to utilize the footpaths in place to access the beach to maintain the natural beauty of West Sands. The Dunes available at West Sands are internationally important and mustn't be interfered with. These are typically part of the Firth of Tay and Eden Estuary Special Area for Conservation and they're home to numerous flowers that are essential pets. St Andrews West Sands has regularly won the much Blue that is coveted Flag and Fife's Seaside Award.

- Type: Experience
- Location: St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland
- Area guide: [Fife](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/fife)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/st-andrews-west-sands-p315881, or call +441334472021
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-n6qn4Ko8gUPi/st-andrews-west-sands

## Activities

- Beaches
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-vKG8EdERJnyc/old-course-hotel-golf-resort-and-spa)
- [Albany Apartments](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-8Zm3H7XY9qyY/albany-apartments)
- [Six Murray Park](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-uY65x70R6gBt/six-murray-park)
- [The Golfer's Rest, Murray Park, St. Andrews](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-anHcPOotlQFR/the-golfer-s-rest-murray-park-st-andrews)
- [Cameron House](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-QdHMBZNsA-R1/cameron-house)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-n6qn4Ko8gUPi/st-andrews-west-sands/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [British Golf Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-qEWdWNxwyI7I/british-golf-museum)
- [St Andrews Aquarium](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-qVl5fDr6ZsAW/st-andrews-aquarium)
- [St Andrews Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-Vt-ccnQx3CXA/st-andrews-museum)
- [The St Andrews Treasure Trail](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-xES5Vx584mgp/the-st-andrews-treasure-trail)
- [East Sands Leisure Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-yQG8THPR4XVi/east-sands-leisure-centre)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-n6qn4Ko8gUPi/st-andrews-west-sands/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is St Andrews West Sands?

St Andrews West Sands is in St. Andrews, Fife.

### What activities does St Andrews West Sands offer?

St Andrews West Sands lists Beaches, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does St Andrews West Sands have?

St Andrews West Sands lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near St Andrews West Sands?

Experiences listed near St Andrews West Sands on HolidayFox include British Golf Museum, St Andrews Aquarium, St Andrews Museum, The St Andrews Treasure Trail and East Sands Leisure Centre.

### How do I book St Andrews West Sands?

St Andrews West Sands doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/st-andrews-west-sands-p315881, or call +441334472021.


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