Rock Beach
A beach for a Cornish beach day.
Lat 50.5432° N, lon 4.9109° W●Cornish beach · Rock
RockBeach
Rock Beach is a beach on the Cornish coast, close to Rock.
A Cornish beach
A beach near Rock
Rock Beach is a beach on the Cornish coast, close to Rock.
This is one of Cornwall's quieter spots with few or no facilities on site. Bring what you need for the day, and take litter home.
A first visit works well with time on the sand, then Rock for food, a walk, or the next cove along the coast.
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Places by the beach
Stay for the sand, or head into Rock for food and a wider look around.
Porthilly (Cove) Beach
Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Porthilly (Cove) Beach.
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Another Cornish beach a short hop from here: Brea Beach.
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The next stretch of coast toward Porthilly (Cove) Beach.
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Brea Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Brea Beach.
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Daymer Bay
The next stretch of coast toward Daymer Bay.
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Jutty
The next stretch of coast toward Jutty.
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Gully
The next stretch of coast toward Gully.
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Greenaway Beach
The next stretch of coast toward Greenaway Beach.
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Tides, dogs and getting there
What to expect at Rock
It is still a Cornish cove: tides, weather, and seasonal rules. Check conditions before you swim.
On the day
Parking and the walk in
Parking on site is limited or absent. Check locally before you travel, and allow time to walk in.
Check the signs on the day for dog rules.
Check tide times before you swim. Do not assume lifeguard cover.
Walk from the beach
Easy extensions
A day on the sand
Build a beach day around Rock
Start on the sand, then walk into Rock or keep it simple with a café stop.
Selected planClassic beach daySand first, then Rock and a meal.
- 30 minArrive and walk inPark or arrive nearby and take the path to the sand.Limited or none on site, so check locally
- 2 hrsBeach timeSwim, rock-pool or sit on the sand while the tide allows.Do not assume lifeguard cover. Check tide and water quality.
- 75 minFood nearbyPicnic, a beach café in season, or a short hop to Rock.Summer weekends fill quickly.
- 90 minCoast or next coveFollow the coast path or continue to a neighbouring beach when conditions allow.Cliff paths are uneven; turn back if conditions change.
Visitor information checked againstVisit CornwallCornwall CouncilAlways recheck opening, access and coastal conditions.
Rock and the coast
Sand, the bay, and the short stretch of coast around the beach.
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Porthilly (Cove) Beach
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Daymer Bay
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Gully
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