View of the Tay Estuary – Tentsmuir Sand Dunes loop from Tayport

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Tayport Ferryport-On-Craig

View of the Tay Estuary – Tentsmuir Sand Dunes loop from Tayport

Easy

hikers

View of the Tay Estuary – Tentsmuir Sand Dunes loop from Tayport

01:47

7.01km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

879 m

View of the Tay Estuary

Highlight • River

Scenic and tranquil viewpoint.

Tip by

1.08 km

Tayport Heath, Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you go down to the woods today. ... Take a chainsaw.

Tip by

1.60 km

Tentsmuir Sand Dunes

Highlight • Beach

The sand dunes are fun to walk or run over and provide good views

Tip by

3.18 km

View from the sand dunes at Tentsmuir

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.37 km

View of the River Tay Estuary in Tentsmuir Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

View of the estuary of the River Tye in Tentsmuir Nature Reserve

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.39 km

Tentsmuir Beach

Highlight • Beach

6.12 km

Tayport Heath Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Really nice gravelly segment away from the roads with some benches/rest spots

Tip by

6.64 km

K Frame Barrier With Horse Stile

Highlight • Rest Area

Lower section of K frame - 110cm

Tip by

7.01 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

2.53 km

678 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.25 km

566 m

281 m

112 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

12°C

3°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

April 26, 2026,Fife - Tentsmuir national nature reserve

Would have loved to have walked further to see the sea from Tentsmuir point, but had limited time. Did stop at some picnic benches I forgot to photograph