Rock
in Cornwall of England, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.550 and -4.905 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 32' 59" and W -4° 54' 16"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 02:37 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 8:42 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.817 and 170.717 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Otakou
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Delve into Rock

Rock in Cornwall (England) with it's 1,203 habitants is located in United Kingdom about 218 mi (or 351 km) west of London, the country's capital town.

Current time in Rock is now 02:37 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Rock, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Newquay Cornwall Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape in a distance of 31 mi (or 50 km), South-East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 21 mi (or 34 km). away. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Padstow, Roche, Helland, Newquay and Tregoney. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 81%
Air Pressure 1007 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

12°C (53 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

13°C (55 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

12°C (54 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Old Custom House

Address
1,6 mi
South Quay
PL28 8BL Padstow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Molesworth Manor

Address
3,1 mi
Molesworth Manor
PL27 7QT Padstow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Bay Retreat Villas

Address
4,2 mi
St Merryn Holiday Village
PL28 8QA St. Merryn,Padstow
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


TRAVELODGE WADEBRIDGE

Address
3,0 mi
WEST HILL
PL27 7HR WADEBRIDGE
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

The Edge - Luxury Self Catering Holiday Home, In Polzeath, Cornwall

Published: October 08, 2012
Length: 39:25 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Perfect Stays

The Edge is a luxury self catering holiday home in Polzeath, Cornwall. Perfect for short, weekend breaks & special occasions. http://www.perfectstays.co.uk.


Crossing Padstow Bar in a heavy ground sea

Published: February 16, 2011
Length: 34:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: padstowharbour

This is the 15 metre Brixham registered beam trawler "Harvester" entering the River Camel on a day when there was a very large ground sea running. She got caught out by a particularly large...


North Cornwall Coastal Walk Camel Trail to Padstow round

Published: July 11, 2013
Length: 46:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in Cornwall. Starting from the car park near Lower Halwyn we walk into Padstow then take the South West Coast Path to the War Memorial. We then head round the headland.


Polzeath Surfing Beach, Cornwall, Virtual Tour

Published: June 19, 2010
Length: 10:39 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: virtualcornwall

If You are staying on holiday in North Cornwall, Polzeath beach is a great day out with lots of things to do, holiday cottages, Shops, Surf Hire, this will give you a little virtual look around...


Holidays in Polzeath

Published: June 08, 2011
Length: 40:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: holidaycottages.co.uk

Take a tour of Polzeath with our holiday video, explore the countryside or take a trip to the beach, Polzeath is an ideal spot in Cornwall for a family break. Visit http://www.holidaycottages.co.u...


North Cornwall River Walk Camel Trail to Wadebridge return

Published: July 03, 2013
Length: 31:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thetaxidriverj

Our video is a guided walk in North Cornwall. We start from a place called Lower Halwyn near Padstow and we follow the Camel Trail with the River Camel at low tide on our left to Wadebridge....


Radoon - Luxury Self Catering ECO house in Rock, Cornwall

Published: July 18, 2014
Length: 36:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Latitude 50

Radoon, a sleep 12 luxury self catering holiday home in Rock, Cornwall. Famous for it's eco status and known to the locals as 'the big eco house in Rock'. It has a wonderful location looking...


Skateboarding in Association with Longboarding

Published: April 11, 2012
Length: 43:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: JB Edwards

Hugo Roads and Jake Edwards travel along way to meet... Longboarding and Skateboarding are enemies of one another. But can they become friends?...


surfing at polzeath beach

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 55:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: JAMES KTM LAWS

surfing with my girlfriend at polzeath beach greay day.


Healey 75 Sports Boat

Published: December 20, 2010
Length: 08:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: rookecottages

Restored 1960 Healey Marine Sport boat on the River Camel in Cornwall.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Daymer Bay

Daymer Bay is a bay and a beach on the east side of the River Camel estuary in north Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately six miles (10 km) north of Wadebridge. Daymer Bay lies west of Trebetherick village at grid reference SW 928 775. The bay is bounded to the north by Trebetherick Point and to the south by Brea Hill. Daymer Bay beach is backed by dunes and behind them is St Enodoc's Church where the poet John Betjeman is buried.

Located at 50.56, -4.925 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Cornwall, Bays of Cornwall, Populated coastal places in Cornwall

New Polzeath

New Polzeath (Cornish: Polsegh Nowyth, meaning new Polzeath) is a coastal settlement immediately north-east of Polzeath in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is situated approximately 5 miles north-northwest of Wadebridge at grid reference SW 935 794. The main street in New Polzeath is Atlantic Terrace which faces across the bay. The terrace was built in 1898. The area of New Polzeath inland of the terrace was developed later. An estate of holiday homes was built in the last few years.

Located at 50.5783, -4.91752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall, Beaches of Cornwall, Populated coastal places in Cornwall

Pityme

Pityme (three syllables when pronounced) is a small village at grid reference SW 952 767 in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. Pityme is at the junction of the road from Wadebridge to Polzeath and the road from St Minver to Rock. It straddles the boundary between the civil parishes of St Minver Highlands and St Minver Lowlands. It is situated between Tredrizzick and Splatt although the villages form one contiguous settlement.

Located at 50.5542, -4.89167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall

Splatt, Cornwall

Splatt is a small settlement in north Cornwall, United Kingdom at grid reference SW 945 763. It is situated between Pityme and Rock although the buildings along the Rock Road are continuous.

Located at 50.551, -4.9 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall

Tredrizzick

Tredrizzick is a small village in Cornwall, United Kingdom at grid reference SW 955 769. It is on the road linking the villages of Rock and St Minver.

Located at 50.555, -4.888 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall

Porthilly

Porthilly is a small coastal settlement on the east side of the River Camel estuary in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated immediately south of the larger village of Rock approximately four miles (6.5 km) northwest of Wadebridge. The settlement is in the civil parish of St Minver Lowlands. It is on the south side of Porthilly Cove, an estuarine bay with a level intertidal beach. St Michael's church, an ancient chapelry of St Minver parish, stands on the seawall above the cove.

Located at 50.5416, -4.91312 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Cornwall, Populated coastal places in Cornwall

Brea Hill

Brea Hill (Cornish: Bre, meaning hill), pronounced "Bray Hill" is a round hill beside the River Camel estuary in north Cornwall, England, United Kingdom The hill is 62 metres high and there are Bronze Age tumuli (burial mounds) at the summit. The underlying geology in this area of Cornwall is Devonian slates. Brea Hill is situated at the south end of Daymer Bay between the settlements of Trebetherick and Rock in the civil parish of St Minver Lowlands.

Located at 50.5572, -4.92606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of Cornwall, Geology of Cornwall

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw

Restaurant Nathan Outlaw is a two Michelin star restaurant owned and operated by Nathan Outlaw. It was previously been located in Marina Villa Hotel in Fowey, Cornwall, and is now located in the St Enodoc Hotel in Rock, Cornwall. It has received mostly positive reviews from food critics.

Located at 50.5457, -4.91602 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Michelin Guide starred restaurants in the United Kingdom, 2007 establishments in England, Restaurants established in 2007, Restaurants in England, Buildings and structures in Cornwall

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