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Batts Rock Beach

Beach·Black Rock · St. Michael

A family beach north of town

About Batts Rock Beach

Batts Rock is a little beach at Black Rock, a few minutes north of Bridgetown, that Visit Barbados recommends for families with young children.

Why it's on our list

  • Family beach
  • West coast
  • North of town

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Batts Rock Beach before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Batts Rock Beach are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.

Key sights

  1. Sandy Lane3.8 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 11 min
  2. Bridgetown (Parliament)4.9 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 13 min
  3. Holetown (Limegrove)5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 14 min
  4. Carlisle Bay5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 15 min
  5. Harrison’s Cave8.8 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 21 min
  6. St. Lawrence Gap10 kmCycle 40 minCar or taxi 23 min
  7. Speightstown13 kmCar or taxi 28 min
  8. Oistins13 kmCar or taxi 29 min
  9. Bathsheba15 kmCar or taxi 33 min
  10. Grantley Adams airport17 kmCar or taxi 38 min

Location

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