Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Rock

Rock is a town in Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom, home to about 1,203 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 16 beaches & coast and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are St Enodoc (2 km), Brea Hill (2 km) and Pawton Quoit (9 km).

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

Rock at a glance

Location
Cornwall district, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,203
Coordinates
50.5498° N, 4.9046° W
Places within 50 km
125 (47 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 Rock

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rock: 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 Rock

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rock. The closest is Doyden Castle (6 km); the best-known is Pawton Quoit (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rock

76 churches within 100 km of Rock. The closest is St Michael's Church Porthilly (1 km); the best-known is St Enodoc (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Rock

37 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rock. The closest is Daymer Bay (3 km); the best-known is Trevose Head (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rock

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rock. The closest is Brea Hill (2 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Brea Hill · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~2 km · Must-see
  • Helman Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Brown Willy · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~27 km · Must-see
  • The Beacon · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Burlorne Pillow · viewpoint · Cornwall · ~13 km
  • Hawk's Tor · viewpoint · Plymouth · ~39 km · Must-see

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Parks near Rock

12 parks within 100 km of Rock. The closest is Camel Creek Adventure Park (9 km); the best-known is Newquay Zoo (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rock

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rock. The closest is Rosenannon Bog and Downs (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rock

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rock
  2. 2 km St Enodoc · church, Cornwall
  3. 1 km Brea Hill · hill, Cornwall
  4. 10 km Pawton Quoit · heritage site, Cornwall
  5. 2 km St. Breock Downs Monolith · heritage site, Cornwall
  6. 6 km Camel Trail · trek, Cornwall
  7. 10 km Back to Rock

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How to reach Rock

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    Within 15 km of Rock

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rock by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2377Doyden Castle (6 km)
    Churches5476St Michael's Church Porthilly (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1637Daymer Bay (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints623Brea Hill (2 km)
    Parks412Camel Creek Adventure Park (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Rosenannon Bog and Downs (12 km)
    Museums510Padstow Museum (3 km)
    Other attractions68Prideaux Place (4 km)
    Treks22Camel Trail (10 km)
    Caves22Round Hole (11 km)
    Waterfalls11Thunder Falls (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01The Loe (74 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Lundy (90 km)

    Rock: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rock?

    St Enodoc (church, about 2 km), Brea Hill (hill, about 2 km), Pawton Quoit (heritage site, about 9 km), Camel Trail (trek, about 10 km), St. Breock Downs Monolith (heritage site, about 10 km), Nine Maidens Stone Row (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 54 churches, 16 beaches & coast, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rock?

    Doyden Castle, about 6 km by road; Pawton Quoit (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rock?

    St Michael's Church Porthilly, about 1 km by road; St Enodoc (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Rock?

    Daymer Bay, about 3 km by road; Polzeath Beach (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rock?

    Start in Rock, visit St Enodoc, then Brea Hill, then Pawton Quoit, then St. Breock Downs Monolith, then Camel Trail, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rock?

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

    Towns near Rock

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