Pembrokeshire: Barafundle Bay Coastal Loop
Pembrokeshire
Barafundle Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales, a small crescent of fine pale sand reached only on foot from Stackpole Quay, accessed via a flight of stone steps. This dog friendly circular walk on the National Trust Stackpole Estate links Barafundle with the limestone cliff scenery of Stackpole Head, the wide sands of Broad Haven South and the famous lily ponds at Bosherston, returning to the quay through the parkland.
The walking is on grassy clifftop, woodland paths, sand dunes and well surfaced lakeside trails. Dogs are welcome on the entire estate and Barafundle is one of the few showcase beaches that allow dogs all year round. Keep dogs on the lead near the cliff edges, around grazing cattle on the parkland and where ground-nesting birds are present. The dog friendly Boathouse Tea Room is at Stackpole Quay car park. Pay and display parking, free for National Trust members.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 9.5 km (5.9 miles)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Duration
- 4 hr
- Walk Type
- Coastal, Lake
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- Dog friendly Boathouse Tea Room and toilets at Stackpole Quay, additional facilities at Bosherston village.
- Parking
- National Trust pay and display car park at Stackpole Quay (around 250 spaces), members free.
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Walk0.1 mi awayStackpole Estate Circular Walk
Pembrokeshire
A stunning NT coastal circuit taking in Barafundle Bay, lily ponds and dramatic cliffs; livestock and steep cliff paths limit off-lead freedom on some sections.
Beach0.1 mi awayBarafundle Bay
Pembrokeshire
A National Trust beach reached only on foot, often voted one of Britain's finest, with clear water. Dogs are banned from the main beach from 1 April to 30 September and welcome the rest of the year.
Beach0.7 mi awayStackpole Beach
Pembrokeshire
The gateway to Barafundle Bay, consistently voted one of Wales's finest beaches, within the Stackpole NNR with year-round dog access and an outstanding National Trust coastal walk.
Walk1.2 mi awayBosherston Lily Ponds to Broad Haven South
Pembrokeshire
A gentle walk through beautiful lily ponds to a dramatic beach with easy terrain for dogs of all fitness; seasonal lily displays in June are spectacular.
Beach1.6 mi awayBroad Haven South
Pembrokeshire
A beautiful sandy beach near the Bosherston Lily Ponds within the Stackpole NNR with year-round dog access; easily confused with Broad Haven North but a completely different and more remote beach.
Beach2.3 mi awayFreshwater East
Pembrokeshire
A sheltered sandy bay on the south Pembrokeshire coast with year-round dog access, clear water for swimming and snorkelling and a quieter character than the main resort beaches.