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Rock (Cornish: Pennmeyn) is in Cornwall, on the Camel Estuary.

Rock, Cornwall

Understand

Rock is a popular base for holidaymakers. It is sometimes referred to as "Britain's St Tropez" and the "Kensington of Cornwall" due to its popularity with affluent holidaymakers. It is a well established centre for water sports.

Get in

Get around

See

St Enodoc's Church
  • 1 St Enodoc's Church. Standing among the sand dunes above Daymer Bay and surrounded by the fairways of the local golf course. Some of the architecture of this church dates back to the 12th century. Sir John Betjeman was said to be fond of it, and is buried there. St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick (Q7593035) on Wikidata St Enodoc's Church, Trebetherick on Wikipedia
  • 2 Brea Hill. Bronze Age tumuli and a fine view over the estuary Brea Hill (Q4959085) on Wikidata Brea Hill on Wikipedia
  • 3 The Rumps. Iron Age clifftop fortifications The Rumps (Q7761833) on Wikidata The Rumps on Wikipedia

Do

Rock has a golf course with undulating fairways, good firm greens, some blind shots and nice sea and estuary views.

  • 1 St Enodoc Golf Course, Rock, PL27 6LD, +44 1208 863216, . A James Braid designed course over hilly terrain. It's a tight course with a punishing rough. From £25 (Holywell course).
  • 2 Rock beach. popular with recreational sailors
  • 3 Daymer Bay. popular with families as the bathing here is sheltered
  • 4 Polzeath. popular with surfers as there is a reliable beach break here, plus a range of surf shops, bars etc Polzeath (Q3298857) on Wikidata Polzeath on Wikipedia

Buy

Eat

Drink

Rock is home to Sharp's brewery who are known for Doom Bar, which is also the name of a nearby sandbar.

Sleep

Connect

Go next

  • Take the Black Tor ferry over the water to Padstow.
  • Visit the castle at Tintagel, where the legend of King Arthur lies.
  • Visit the Eden Project, approximately a 30 minute drive away.
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