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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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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 44% |
| Min temp. | 16°C |
| (feels like | 14°C) |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| 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
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
There is ample parking next to the beach.
Dogs permitted all year, dog litter bins provided.
Beach manually cleaned daily during the summer and weekly the rest of the year
No lifeguard cover at this beach
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
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
Location: Câtel
County: Guernsey
Country: Channel Islands
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