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Kinghorn (Pettycur)

BeachFife Council🐾 Dog rule not verified

Small sandy bay about 0.8km long, south-west of Pettycur, sloping gently to the water.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: unpatrolled

Hazards: Short-term pollution after heavy rain; sewer overflow risk.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

No specific official Fife Council byelaw on dogs could be confirmed for Pettycur.

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Gently sloping sandy bay, good for families; better water quality than the neighbouring Harbour Beach.

Fishing

The Forth sand, shingle and rocky features can support flatfish, winter codling and whiting, with bass and mackerel in warmer periods.

Species reported: Flounder, Plaice, Dab, Codling, Whiting, Bass, Mackerel

Crabbing

rock pooling only

Access & parking

Short walk from Kinghorn/Pettycur, public car park nearby.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=4566

https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-scotland/fife/dogs-allowed

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.