Formerly known as Black Rock, one of many in Cornwall, Rock is located on the east bank of the River Camel estuary opposite Padstow, to which there is a foot ferry. It is a long village spreading about 2 miles along Rock Road to the interestingly named Splatt and Pityme.
Today Rock is well known as an up-market resort with few signs of its medieval fishing village origins. It has a range of well-known restaurants and pubs.
Rock Sailing & Waterski Club is situated on the riverbank in an old warehouse and runs a full programme of events throughout the season. This includes Shrimper Week featuring the locally built Cornish Shrimper, a popular boat which can be found throughout the UK and abroad.
Rock has two beaches, one at in the village at Porthilly Cove, and a larger one running up the estuary to the north. Behind this are sand dunes, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and Brae Hill, the site of ancient tumili.
Continuing north along the Southwest Coast Path there is Daymer Bay Beach and then the village of Polzeath. This has plenty of tourist facilities and a fine beach facing the Atlantic and thus excellent for surfing.
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