- Shelter
- NW, W
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Exposed rocky anchorage on the Finistère coast of Brittany, sheltered only from NW and W.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach demands up-to-date charting for the off-lying rocks typical of this coast. Drop on sand patches between weed, 5 to 10 metres. Strong tidal streams run in the Iroise; check set and drift before anchoring. Untenable in any S or E weather.
Practical
No facilities. Nearest shelter is L'Aber-Ildut 13.3 nm E, which offers a pontoon, water and diesel at the entrance of the aber.
Ashore
The Breton coastal path GR 34 runs along the shore. Landing by tender on rocky foreshore only at high water.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 48.44139, -5.08665 (48°26.48'N 5°5.20'W)
- Country
- France
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, west winds
- Seabed
- sand, algae
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Penn ar Roc’h lies at 48°26.48'N 5°5.20'W, that is 48.44139, -5.08665 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Penn ar Roc’h sheltered from?
Penn ar Roc’h is sheltered from north-west, west winds.
Can you anchor at Penn ar Roc’h?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Penn ar Roc’h.
How do boaters rate Penn ar Roc’h?
Penn ar Roc’h is rated 4.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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