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Grandes Rocques Beach

Guernsey, Channel Islands


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Grandes Rocques Beach, situated on the west coast of Guernsey, is a popular destination for families and beachgoers alike, offering a unique blend of sandy shores, rocky headlands, and scenic views.

Grandes Rocques Beach is located in the north-west of Guernsey, boasting a beautiful sandy shoreline flanked by pink-hued granite rocks and backed by gentle grassy dunes. The beach is a great place for families, with plenty of opportunities for sunbathing, playing in the clean white sand, swimming, and snorkelling. Although there is no lifeguard on duty, the beach remains a popular spot for water activities.

The beach offers an attractive mix of sand dunes and pink granite rocky headland, complete with fortifications to explore and great rockpools to discover. Visitors can enjoy exceptional sunsets over the Atlantic, making it one of the best places on the island to watch the sun set. Facilities include parking adjacent to most of the beach and a larger car park at the northern end, alongside a kiosk selling food and drink.

The town of Grandes Rocques is situated opposite the beach, offering a range of pubs, cafes, and seafood restaurants along the Rue de la Saline. The beach is also located along the 14 kilometre West Coast Pathway, a popular route for walkers and cyclists. Visitors can walk or cycle to Port Soif Nature Reserve, which features a nature trail with interesting plant species and is designed to accommodate visitors with mobility issues.

Dogs are allowed on the beach year-round, and bins are provided for visitors to dispose of their waste.

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Weather and tides for Sunday 20 July

Tonight
Chance of rain 44%
Min temp. 16°C
(feels like 14°C)
Wind 9mph
Tomorrow (Monday)
Chance of rain 9%
Max temp. 20°C
(feels like 16°C)
Wind 16mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Grandes Rocques Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:29 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:40 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   16°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Toilets Litter bins
  • Popular Activities

    Cycling Fishing Snorkelling Sunbathing Swimming
  • Features

    Dunes
  • Parking

    There is ample parking next to the beach.

  • Dogs

    Dogs permitted all year, dog litter bins provided.

  • Beach Cleaning

    Beach manually cleaned daily during the summer and weekly the rest of the year

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Awards

    Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Things to do and see in the area

Cobo Bay (0.4 miles)
Rocquette Ciders (2.6 miles)
Candie Gardens (2.8 miles)
The Little Chapel (2.9 miles)
Guernsey Town Walks (3 miles)
Ben Le Prevost Chocolatier (3.1 miles)
Town Church St Peter Port (3.1 miles)
Tour Guernsey (3.2 miles)
Island RIB Voyages (3.2 miles)
Hauteville House (3.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Câtel

County: Guernsey

Country: Channel Islands

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