Rockcliffe lies on the eastern side of the River Urr estuary, and gives access to Rough Island[1] by way of both firm mud exposed at low tide and a natural, tidal causeway.

Rockcliffe is also linked to Castle Point (site of a Roman fort), Glenstocken, Portling and Sandyhills by footpath.

Local business in Rockcliffe is mainly holiday lets, though the village also has one tea room, a caravan site and the surrounding farming industry.

An ice cream van can usually be relied upon to be open for business in the bay on even the cloudiest days.

The site of the 5th century Dark Ages hillfort called the Mote of Mark adjoins Rockcliffe.