Rock

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

Understand
The main residential area is set back from the coast along the road from Pityme and St Minver. To the northeast, Rock is contiguous with the settlements of Splatt and Pityme. Stoptide is a southern extension of Rock. Rock is best known for its estuary frontage. To the northwest, the road runs beside the estuary as a cul de sac giving access to the ferry boarding point and an intertidal beach backed by sand dunes which at low water extend for two miles past Brea Hill to Daymer Bay. To the south is the small coastal settlement of Porthilly with St Michael's Church sitting on the bank of Porthilly Cove.

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



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

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.