Elie Beach
Fife
Elie Beach is a beautiful sandy beach at the charming village of Elie, one of the most popular seaside destinations in Fife. The beach is wide, clean and well maintained, with views across the Firth of Forth and the possibility of cricket on the beach in summer when the Ship Inn CC plays at low tide. The Ship Inn (a classic Fife pub) overlooks the beach directly and is dog friendly outside. The adjacent Earlsferry beach extends west.
No dog restrictions apply at Elie Beach. Year-round dog access. One of the finest village beach settings in eastern Scotland with outstanding facilities for the area.
At a Glance
- Dog Access
- Year Round
- Beach Type
- Sand
- Tide Notes
- Wide sandy beach with good access at all tides. Firth of Forth. Sheltered bay.
- Facilities
- Ship Inn (dog friendly outside), cafes, shops, public toilets. Elie village amenities. Watersports hire
- Parking
- Car park near beach in Elie village. Can be busy in summer
Dog Friendly Stays Nearby
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