What is the water and sand quality of the Rockham beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Rockham beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rockham beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Rockham beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Rockham beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Rockham beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Rockham beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Rockham beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Rockham beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rockham beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Ship Aground is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Rockham beach?

There are 383 places to stay in the Rockham beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Rockham beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6585665&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lundy House Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1786464&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Smugglers Rest</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=221467&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Watersmeet Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8517756&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">20 Woolacombe - Indoor Pool and 4 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8937523&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">8 Challacombe, Byron Woolacombe</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8503509&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">7 Putsborough - Luxury Apartment at Byron Woolacombe, only 4 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach!</a></li></ul>

How far is the Rockham beach from parking?

The Rockham beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Rockham beach?

There are 2 attractions near Rockham beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bull point lighthouse located in 0.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Rockham beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Rockham beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Rockham beach (Devon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Rockham beach (Devon) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Rockham beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Rockham beach with blue pure water surface

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Photo of Rockham beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Rockham beach

Mortehoe, United Kingdom

5.9

#545 out of 570 in England 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Deserted Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Mortehoe • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground South St Play Area

2.3km

Playground Woolly's Park

2.7km

Playground Greenways Play Area

5.3km

Playground Croyde Play Area

6.8km

Playground Hillsborough Park Road Play Area

7.3km

Playground Pit Hill Play Area

9.9km

Park Foamlea House

1.2km

National Park North Devon World Surfing Reserve

3.5km

Park WEST KIteboarding Woolacombe weekender

3.6km

Park Cairn Nature Reserve

5.6km

Park Bicclescombe mill tea room

5.9km

Park Jubilee Gardens

6.1km

Park North Devon AONB

6.3km

Park Baggy Point Cliffs.

6.5km

Park Goldcoast Oceanfest

6.8km

Meal Takeaway Mortehoe Fish & Chip Shop

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Bar The Ship Aground

8.6 - Excellent 780m

Bar Chichester Arms

9 - Excellent 840m

Cafe Barricane Beach Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Cafe The Beachcomber Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar The Tides Inn

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar Red Barn Pub & Restaurant, Woolacombe

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Restaurant Beach House Restaurant Woolacombe

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Meal Takeaway Woolacombe Fryer

8.2 - Very good 2.2km

Supermarket Londis

2.2km

Convenience Store Premier

2.9km

Supermarket Lidl

5.7km

Convenience Store Premier

6.2km

Convenience Store Premier

6.2km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

6.5km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

6.9km

Ice Cream Shop Croydes Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 6.9km

Convenience Store Premier

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Bull point lighthouse

710m

Tourist Attraction Morte Point

1.5km

Tourist Attraction RSPB Chapel Wood

9.2 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Tunnels Beaches

5.8km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Baggy Point

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Croyde Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Swanpool Marsh Nature Reserve

7.4 - Good 9.5km

Tourist Attraction Watermouth Castle

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Braunton & District Museum

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Performing Arts Theater The Landmark Theatre

8.4 - Very good 6.1km

Aquarium The Ilfracombe Aquarium

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

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About

Rockham beach is located on the Celtic Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 69th place out of 78 beaches in the Devon region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

8.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

2.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Mortehoe • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground South St Play Area

2.3km

Playground Woolly's Park

2.7km

Playground Greenways Play Area

5.3km

Playground Croyde Play Area

6.8km

Playground Hillsborough Park Road Play Area

7.3km

Playground Pit Hill Play Area

9.9km

Park Foamlea House

1.2km

National Park North Devon World Surfing Reserve

3.5km

Park WEST KIteboarding Woolacombe weekender

3.6km

Park Cairn Nature Reserve

5.6km

Park Bicclescombe mill tea room

5.9km

Park Jubilee Gardens

6.1km

Park North Devon AONB

6.3km

Park Baggy Point Cliffs.

6.5km

Park Goldcoast Oceanfest

6.8km

Meal Takeaway Mortehoe Fish & Chip Shop

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Bar The Ship Aground

8.6 - Excellent 780m

Bar Chichester Arms

9 - Excellent 840m

Cafe Barricane Beach Cafe

9.4 - Excellent 1.8km

Cafe The Beachcomber Cafe

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar The Tides Inn

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar Red Barn Pub & Restaurant, Woolacombe

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Restaurant Beach House Restaurant Woolacombe

9.6 - Exceptional 2.1km

Meal Takeaway Woolacombe Fryer

8.2 - Very good 2.2km

Supermarket Londis

2.2km

Convenience Store Premier

2.9km

Supermarket Lidl

5.7km

Convenience Store Premier

6.2km

Convenience Store Premier

6.2km

Convenience Store Nisa Local

6.5km

Supermarket Tesco Superstore

6.9km

Ice Cream Shop Croydes Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 6.9km

Convenience Store Premier

7.7km

Tourist Attraction Bull point lighthouse

710m

Tourist Attraction Morte Point

1.5km

Tourist Attraction RSPB Chapel Wood

9.2 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Tunnels Beaches

5.8km

Tourist Attraction National Trust - Baggy Point

6.5km

Tourist Attraction Croyde Beach

9.6 - Exceptional 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Swanpool Marsh Nature Reserve

7.4 - Good 9.5km

Tourist Attraction Watermouth Castle

9.8km

Tourist Attraction Braunton & District Museum

9 - Excellent 9.8km

Performing Arts Theater The Landmark Theatre

8.4 - Very good 6.1km

Aquarium The Ilfracombe Aquarium

8.2 - Very good 6.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.9km from the beach

Azure Bay

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Located at nearest locality

Mortehoe • 1km from center

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20 Woolacombe - Indoor Pool and 4 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach!

2.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

20 Woolacombe - Indoor Pool and 4 minute walk to Woolacombe Beach!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Mortehoe • 1.4km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8 Challacombe, Byron Woolacombe

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Located at nearest locality

Mortehoe • 1.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

Mortehoe • 940m

Transport

Airport

SWS • 46.8km

Bus Station

Sands • 2.3km

Train Station

Barnstaple Town Station • 16.1km

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Tracy Matts

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a stunning hidden gem, with a steep path leading down to a rocky shoreline at high tide. However, when the tide is low, the sandy beach is revealed, along with plenty of rock pools to explore. It's worth noting that despite its beauty, this beach is completely free and open to the public. Plus, thanks to its sheltered location, it's usually quite calm and peaceful.

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Nahor Gollimoda

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Rockham beach is absolutely stunning. It boasts crystal clear waters and pristine sand that make it a perfect spot for sunbathing and swimming. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that the beach has free public access, making it an ideal destination for budget-conscious travelers.

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Zephyr Kallias

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The beach is pristine and untouched, and there is a shipwreck to explore. However, be cautious of the intertidal pools as they contain anemones that can cause discomfort to your legs and torso. Additionally, it is important to be aware of the tide times. While the access is generally suitable for most people with able bodies, the steps leading to the beach are quite steep.

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Ethan Kline

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This place is absolutely stunning. When you descend the stairs, you'll notice a waterfall to your right. The rocks are ideal for exploring and climbing when the tide recedes, but keep in mind that the tide can change rapidly.

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Lena M.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This place is truly unique and I adore it! Although it's quite a trek from the parking lot in Mortehoe, the effort is definitely worth it. The walk itself is quite demanding, with plenty of steps and steep inclines.