Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Roche

Roche is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 2,517 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 27 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 15 beaches & coast and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Saints Way (6 km), Rosenannon Bog and Downs (9 km) and Helman Tor (9 km).

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Roche, Cornwall
Roche, Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Roche at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 2,517
Coordinates
50.4081° N, 4.8337° W
Places within 50 km
135 (58 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Roche

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Roche: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Roche

78 forts & heritage within 100 km of Roche. The closest is Castle An Dinas (6 km); the best-known is St. Breock Downs Monolith (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Roche

72 churches within 100 km of Roche. The closest is St Gomonda of the Rock (1 km); the best-known is St. Columb Major (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Roche

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Roche. The closest is Duporth (13 km); the best-known is Porth Reservoir (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Roche

26 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Roche. The closest is Roche Rock (1 km); the best-known is Helman Tor (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Roche

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Roche. The closest is Tresayes Quarry (2 km); the best-known is Rosenannon Bog and Downs (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Roche

13 parks within 100 km of Roche. The closest is Eden Project (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Roche

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Roche
  2. 10 km Eden Project · park, Plymouth
  3. 8 km Helman Tor · viewpoint, Plymouth
  4. 5 km Saints Way · trek, Cornwall
  5. 9 km Rosenannon Bog and Downs · nature spot, Cornwall
  6. 7 km St. Columb Major · church, Cornwall
  7. 10 km Back to Roche

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How to reach Roche

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    Within 15 km of Roche

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Roche by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2778Castle An Dinas (6 km)
    Churches5372St Gomonda of the Rock (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1528Duporth (13 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1026Roche Rock (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1015Tresayes Quarry (2 km)
    Parks513Eden Project (10 km)
    Museums59Wheal Martyn Clay Works (6 km)
    Other attractions46Eden Project (10 km)
    Waterfalls441st Catch Pit (6 km)
    Treks22Saints Way (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01The Loe (61 km)

    Roche: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Roche?

    Saints Way (trek, about 6 km), Rosenannon Bog and Downs (nature spot, about 9 km), Helman Tor (viewpoint, about 9 km), Eden Project (park, about 10 km), St. Columb Major (church, about 10 km), St. Breock Downs Monolith (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Roche?

    135 places on Spotwander: 27 forts & heritage, 53 churches, 15 beaches & coast, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Roche?

    Castle An Dinas, about 6 km by road; Castilly Henge (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Roche?

    St Gomonda of the Rock, about 1 km by road; St Denys (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Roche?

    Duporth, about 13 km by road; Par Beach (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Roche?

    Start in Roche, visit Eden Project, then Helman Tor, then Saints Way, then Rosenannon Bog and Downs, then St. Columb Major, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Roche?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Roche

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Roche’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Roche on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.