The Top 10 Attractions around Tentsmuir Forest
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Tentsmuir Forest. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Tentsmuir Forest is a region where 10
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Tayport Ice House
Highlight • Historical Site
The ice house was built in 1852 to store ice used to chill Salmon that was exported from here to further south. The ice would be collected from the frozen …
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Morton Lochs Bird Hide
Highlight • Structure
Morton Lochs is part of Tentsmuir National Nature Reserve (NNR) located near Tayport, in the north east of Fife, Scotland. It consists of three small lochs important for a variety …
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Tentsmuir Forest
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Beautiful forest area right beside the sea, with paved road and gravel track running right through.
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Tentsmuir Nature Reserve
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tentsmuir is a very special place. Within a relatively small area, there is a beautiful golden beach with clean sea, a majestic forest with lots of trails to explore, and …
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The Ice House
Highlight • Historical Site
The Ice House was built in 1852 and was used to store locally caught salmon. To provide insulation, layers of heather and straw were packed around the ice, creating a rather ingenious deep freeze.
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Forest track in Tentsmuir Forest
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
An easy and pleasurable walk through the forest on a wide and accessible track. This is part of National Cycle Route 1, so it's popular with cyclists as well.
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Salt and Pine Food Truck
Highlight • Rest Area
At weekends, in summer, in addition to the normal food sale at the car park, there is also the "Salt & Pepper Largerita" pizza van, open until 9 p.m. The …
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Tentsmuir Sands
Highlight (Segment) • Beach
This is a beautiful stretch on Tentsmuir Sands, whether for leisurely family and dog-walking or a part of something longer. On the northern end of this section is Tentsmuir Point …
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Tentsmuir Sands is a beautiful beach in itself, but there is also history here. During World War 2, Polish soldiers built a system of defences, a part of a larger …
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Salmon Fishing March Stone and World War II Tank Traps
Highlight (Segment) • Structure
The Salmon Fishing March Stone, dating back to late 18th century, was one of many to mark boundaries between fisheries.
On this stretch, you will also find, near the beach, …
On this stretch, you will also find, near the beach, …
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