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Roche

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Roche

Roche works well as a base: 10 minutes from Saint Dennis, 29km from Tintagel Castle.

Roche is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,517, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Roche sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Roche to your route.

About Roche

Roche (; Cornish: Tregarrek, meaning homestead of the rock) is a civil parish and village in mid-Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. The village gets its name from the 20-metre (66-foot) high Roche Rock, a quartz-schorl outcrop east of the village. Roche is the Norman-French word for Rock. The parish population at the

Read more 2011 census including Belowda, Bilberry, Carbis, Coldvreath and Criggan is 3,381, and the ward population at the same census was 3,867. Nearby are the towns of Bodmin and St Austell, as well as the Eden Project. The civil servant Charles Knight was born in Roche and Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament Matthew Taylor retired there.

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Roche offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Roche located?

Roche is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 50.4081 latitude, -4.8337 longitude.

What is the population of Roche?

Roche has a population of approximately 2,517 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
2,517
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
50.4081, -4.8337

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Roche

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Eden Project

Spectacular complex of enormous biome domes nestled in a former clay pit, housing the world's largest indoor rainforest.

8 km · about 15 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bedruthan Steps

Giant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cafe

The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick

Off-grid beach shack above Porthcurnick Beach on the Roseland Peninsula, cooking over fire for a queue that snakes along the coast path. Its summer feast nights sell out in minutes; a 500m walk from the car park.

27 km · about 30 min drive

castle

Tintagel Castle

Dramatic clifftop ruins steeped in Arthurian legend, connected to the mainland by a striking modern footbridge above the Atlantic.

29 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

St Nectan's Glen

A mystical 60-foot waterfall that bores through a holed rock in a fern-draped wooded glen near Tintagel.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

National Marine Aquarium

The UK's largest aquarium in Plymouth dedicated to ocean conservation with Atlantic Ocean and deep reef exhibits.

49 km · about 55 min drive

beach

St Ives

Beloved Cornish seaside town renowned for its turquoise waters, golden beaches and thriving art scene including the Tate St Ives gallery.

51 km · about 60 min drive

museum

Tate St Ives

Modern art gallery dramatically positioned on Porthmeor Beach, showcasing works by the St Ives school and international modern artists.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Roche

  • Right hereBedruthan StepsGiant rock stacks marching across a wild sandy beach below towering cliffs on the rugged north Cornwall coast.
  • 52 kmAtlantic Highway (A39)Spectacular coastal road running through north Devon and Cornwall past dramatic cliffs, surfing beaches and picturesque harbour villages.
  • 57 kmLizard PointThe most southerly point of mainland Britain, with dramatic serpentine rock formations and a historic lighthouse.
  • 69 kmHartland QuaySavage stretch of North Devon coast where contorted rock strata zigzag into the Atlantic, reached by a dead-end road down the cliffs to a 16th-century harbour site and pub. Shipwreck country with a small museum.
  • 73 kmLand's EndThe most south-westerly point of mainland England, where rugged granite cliffs plunge into the Atlantic with views towards the Isles of Scilly.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Bugle

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Saint Columb Major

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St Austell

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Saint Stephen

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Saint Blazey

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10 km awayPop. 6,575

Bodmin

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