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Tentsmuir

A landscape that changes almost as you watch, Tentsmuir displays a rich variety of nature from the constantly moving sand at the edge of the sea to the colourful dune heathland. Seals haul themselves out of the water to watch the world go by, whilst hungry birds fill up on the rich mix of food hidden in the mudflats. Inland you can discover the hidden gem of Morton Lochs and search for birds,such as the shy teal dabbling at the water's edge, and the elusive otter.

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• Best time to visit

  Spring to summer for flowers and all year round for birds and seals.
  

• Getting there

  Walk along Tayport Heath and the foreshore a mile and a half east of Tayport to reach Tentsmuir Point. Or a mile and a half north along the foreshore from the FCS car park (charge), signposted Kinshaldy Beach. Off the B945 Tayport/St Michaels road for the car park for Morton Lochs.
  

• Visitor facilities

  All-abilities paths and four bird hides around Morton Lochs. Interpretive panels throughout the Reserve sites. SNH offer a programme of guided walks and schools events. FCS parking and picnic facilities at Kinshaldy, with information panels and trails.
  

• Contact

  SNH, Fetterdale Office, Tentsmuir Forest, by Tayport, Fife DD6 9PF. Tel: 01382 553704.
  FCS, tel: 01350 727284."
  

• Managed by

  Scottish Natural Heritage