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Route shows a short diversion to go onto Stackpole Quay.
Stackpole Quay
Views over Barafundle Beach - regularly featured in UK top ten beaches.
Routes Wales PembrokeStackpole Estate
Stackpole Quay to Barafundle Beach
Stackpole Estate, Pembroke, Wales
Stackpole Estate, Pembroke, Wales

Stackpole Quay to Barafundle Beach

Length1.6 mi
Elev. Gain269 ft
Est. Steps4000
Scenic views
Quiet place
Beach
No shade
Steep slope
Created by Pamela

Stackpole Quay to Barafundle Beach Introduction

Stackpole Quay to Barafundle Beach is a 1.6 mile (4,000-step) route located near Stackpole Estate, Pembroke, Wales. This route has an elevation gain of about 269 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Leaving the National Trust car park, take time to go down to Stackpole Quay. Then go up a set of steep, but not too many steps, signposted Barafundle Beach. You will go along the cliff top on a fairly flat, wide path with stunning sea views. You then drop down into Barafundle Beach via another set of steepish steps - take time to admire the view. Take a picnic as no facilities. Fabulous sandy beach with gentle slope into very clear water.

Comments

Pamela
2019/06/11
Very easy route. From the beach, there are many other paths which will take you to various parts of the Stackpole Estate. These are of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty. Of great natural beauty is Bosherston lily pad Lakes which can be reached from Barafundle.
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

1.6 mi

Elev. Gain

269 ft

Est. Steps

4000
Created by
Pamela
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