How does the Roscoff-England crossing?
Roscoff is a must-see seaside resort in Brittany, on the Bay of Morlaix. From your campsite near Roscoff, you can enjoy great experiences such as crossing from Roscoff to England on a ferry, or discovering the island of Batz. In Roscoff, active vacations and a change of scenery are guaranteed from Ar Kleguer, a 4-star campsite in Saint-Pol-de-Léon!
Set sail for England
from Roscoff
From the port of Le Bloscon, embark on an unforgettable Roscoff-England crossing. From Roscoff, you can reach Plymouth in six hours, or eight hours for an overnight crossing. Two Brittany Ferries operate an average of six crossings a week.
The distance between Roscoff and Plymouth is 99 miles, or around 160 kilometers. Crossing days and times vary according to the season. You can travel as a pedestrian or with your own vehicle. Ferries feature cabins for a comfortable Roscoff-England crossing, or reclining centuries.
On board, you’ll find a wide range of services (restaurants, cinema, stores, children’s play areas, etc.). The luxurious “Pont-Aven” ferry offers 650 air-conditioned cabins, 50 seats and even a swimming pool!
We arrive in the southwest of England, at the port of Plymouth. In this English city, you can visit the Barbican, the old fishermen’s quarter, or the National Marine Aquarium, which displays a wide variety of fish from the world’s seas.
Visit Roscoff before
setting sail for England
Before setting sail for England, stroll along the old port of Roscoff in Finistère Nord and admire the panoramic view over the bay. This is also where you can take the boat to theisland of Batz and explore its superb coastal paths.
Roscoff’s historic center is also well worth a visit. Admire the typical Breton architecture, flower-filled alleyways and tempting crêperies! Take time out to sample the culinary specialties of this typical North Finistère port town. Pancakes, of course, but also seafood and the town’s pride and joy, theRoscoff pink onion.
Roscoff also invites family outings on foot or by bike, as well as fishing at low tide. And don’t miss Roscoff’s superb exotic garden, home to 3,000 species of subtropical plants. It’s not for nothing that this garden has been classified as a “remarkable garden”!
Around Roscoff, Saint-Pol-de-Léon, one of Finistère’s most beautiful villages, welcomes you to its 80-metre-high Notre-Dame du Kreisker chapel. This picturesque town in Brittany offers 13 km of coastline and superb historical and religious monuments.
The Bay of Morlaix is home to other marvels such as Carantec, known as the jewel of the bay, Morlaix and its 19ᵉ century viaduct or Plougasnou with its panorama and beaches. Morlaix Bay is one of the most beautiful in the world, Breton word!
Stay at a campsite before
your Roscoff-England crossing
Located just 5 km from Roscoff, the Ar Kleguer campsite in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, with its direct access to the beach, welcomes you for a stay rich in discoveries. Explore the jewels of Morlaix Bay and enjoy a unique experience, the Roscoff-England crossing.
This 4-star campsite in North Finistère offers comfortable, recently-built mobile homes for rent, or stopover cabins if you’re just passing through. Lovers of traditional camping can pitch their tent, caravan or motorhome on spacious, tree-lined pitches near the sea. During your stay, make the most of the campsite’s aquatic area with indoor heated pool, slide, pentagliss and whirlpool bath. Last but not least, take advantage of the many services and events on offer at this family campsite near Roscoff (grocery store, bread depot, nearby restaurants, bike rental, kids’ club, evening entertainment, playground, etc.).
our aquatic area, our rates and the beaches of Roscoff
