The beach here is one of the most popular in Fife, with lifeguards present during the summer months. The headland at Hawkcraig Point offers panoramic views of the Firth of Forth. There is a café and public toilets available.

Car parking:

Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in operation and parking charges apply

Daytime opening hours: 6am to 11pm

First 2 hours free, thereafter £3 per day

Blue Badge holders free but must register vehicle registration number at meter each time, or register in advance on Book the Bay

Overnight parking for 9 vehicles only, £10 per night payable by RingGo only

https://fifecoastandcountrysidetrust.co.uk/plan-your-trip/fcct-managed-parking

During World War One, a naval base called HMS Tarlair was established at Hawkcraig Point. It served as a research base for underwater microphones, which were a forerunner to sonar technology. The purpose of the base was to detect German submarines in the Firth of Forth.

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