Kinshaldy beach is part of Tentsmuir forest and nature reserve that covers 50 square miles in all, with a beautiful, large expanse of white sand at its heart. It can get extremely busy when the sun shines, with queues for parking forming early.

However, the three miles of sand somehow manage to absorb the crowds and are ideal for sunbathing, although the fast-moving tides mean it's often unadvisable to swim.Behind the beach, there are benches and barbecue stations on a field in one of the forest openings, and for a post-barbie stroll there are marked walks and cycle routes through the forest, where it's possible to see red squirrels, deer and several species of bats, beyond which you can often spot the basking grey seals.