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Rock beach
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About
Rock beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 52th place out of 137 beaches in the Cornwall region The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Rock beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is beach Trevone, which has a rating of 7.5.
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Rock beach (Cornwall) is located outside the Padstow settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Rock beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"There's no doubt that this beach is one of the best in the UK. I'm from Dorset, which has some of the best beaches in the UK, but Rock is truly amazing and it's also dog-friendly!"
Liam Anderson
"This beach is simply breathtaking, with its sandy shore and crystal clear waters. When the tide recedes, there are plenty of shallow pools perfect for paddling. Dogs are welcome all year round, and you can take the ferry to Padstow for a nominal fee. A great day out!"
Lila Kelson
User reviews
"There's no doubt that this beach is one of the best in the UK. I'm from Dorset, which has some of the best beaches in the UK, but Rock is truly amazing and it's also dog-friendly!"
Liam Anderson
"This beach is simply breathtaking, with its sandy shore and crystal clear waters. When the tide recedes, there are plenty of shallow pools perfect for paddling. Dogs are welcome all year round, and you can take the ferry to Padstow for a nominal fee. A great day out!"
Lila Kelson
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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1.1km
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Located at nearest locality
Padstow
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200m from center
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1.2km
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Located at nearest locality
Padstow
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410m from center
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1.3km
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Located at nearest locality
Padstow
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260m from center
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1.3km
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Padstow
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260m from center
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1.5km
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Padstow
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480m from center
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Nearest Beaches
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Porth 0.2 km
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Newquay 0.9 km
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Newquay 0.2 km
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West Pentire 1.2 km
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Perranporth 0.6 km
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Polkerris 0 km
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Sconhoe 0.5 km
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Harlyn 0.4 km
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Constantine Bay 1.6 km
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Constantine Bay 1 km
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Porthcothan 0.4 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- The Taproom• 8 min walk
- The Beach House Bout...• 8 min walk
- Beach House Coffee• 8 min walk
- The Rock Inn• 8 min walk
Attractions
- River camel• 6 min walk
- Lower Beach• 7 min walk
- Brea Beach• 12 min walk
- Padstow Harbour Comm...• 14 min walk
Transport
- NQY• 12.9km
- Station Road• 17 min walk
- Bodmin General• 17.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Rock beach?
The Rock beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Rock beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rock beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Rock beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Rock beach is fully protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Rock beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Rock beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
What are the key audiences of Rock beach?
Rock beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rock beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rock beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Taproom is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Rock beach?
There are 374 places to stay in the Rock beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Rock beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Rock beach from parking?
The Rock beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
Are there any attractions nearby Rock beach?
There are 4 attractions near Rock beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are River camel located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Rock beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Rock beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Rock beach (Cornwall) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Rock beach (Cornwall) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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