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Tentsmuir Forest: Ice House Trail

Fife

Distance
3.3 mi
Est. time
2h
Difficulty
Medium
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About this walk

Start at Tentsmuir's main visitor car park and follow the red Ice House Trail through the pine forest. The outward leg heads north on the main forest track to the nineteenth-century ice house, once used to preserve locally caught salmon. Return along the marked trail, taking the sandy woodland loop near the coast before arriving back at the car park. Follow the red waymarks at the junctions.

Allow around two hours for this forest walk. The tracks are generally firm, but the narrower paths can be sandy, muddy and uneven, with exposed roots and short steep ramps. Wear shoes with grip. This route stays on the forest trail; the beach and tidal sands are separate from the walk. Keep to the established paths around the dunes.

The public car park has toilets, picnic tables and a play area, with a cafe subject to opening hours. Forestry and Land Scotland currently lists a £4 parking charge, payable by card or coins. The vehicle gate closes at 9pm from April to October, with last entry at 8.30pm; November to March opening is 8am to dusk. Check the entrance signs and local alerts before visiting. Route information: Forestry and Land Scotland's Tentsmuir trail guide and map.

Walk details

County
Fife
Walk type
Circular
Category
Countryside
Distance
3.3 mi (5.2 km)
Est. time
2h
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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