STACKPOLE HEAD, BROAD HAVEN, BARAFUNDLE & STACKPOLE QUAY

Landowner

The National Trust.

Facilities

Car parks at BroadHaven and Stackpole Quay. (Charge in summer, free to National Trust Members).
Emergency Telephone on side of toilet block at Broad Haven.
Public Telephone in doorway of toilet block at Stackpole Quay.
Public Toilets in car parks.
Tea room at Stackpole Quay. (Open March - October).
Boat launching from Stackpole Quay (permission from National Trust must be gained).

Description

The site lies within Stackpole Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Protection Area and Candidate Special Area of Conservation. A National Nature Reserve covers part of the area. It is a biologically diverse site, with a wide range of nationally and internationally important habitats.
The cliffs provide nest sites for important colonies of Guillemot, Razorbill and Kittiwake as well as Chough.
The carboniferous limestone cliffs include many caves, arches, blowholes and crevices.
The area is popular for a variety of outdoor activities, the site is well used by rock climbers, walkers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Climbing routes have been put up along extensive parts of the coastline. Note that agreed climbing restrictions also cover some of the cliffs, details of these can be found in the notice boards found in the car parks and in the ‘Agreed Cliff Climbing Restrictions’ leaflets available from the Old World Café in Bosherston. A ‘no bolting’ ethic covers all the sea cliffs in the area. ‘Gardening’ destroys vulnerable crevice and ledge communities and must be avoided.
Coasteering routes have been agreed for use around the cliffs, new groups wishing to use the site should contact the National Trust. Any new routes should be discussed with the National Trust.
Stackpole Quay can be used to launch boats, this can only be done with permission from the National Trust. It should be noted that the coast is covered by the Castlemartin and Manorbier Firing Range Sea Danger Areas. Contact the Castlemartin Camp to make sure the area is safe. Those using canoes from Broad Haven should be aware of the sea danger area.

Important Information

The area is covered by National Trust Byelaws, these can be seen on notices at the entrances to the estate.
Visitors should be aware of the steep cliffs and rock formations and the danger they pose.
The rocky shore is sensitive, specimens should not be removed from the area (unless with prior permission of the National Trust or CCW).
Camping is not permitted in the area.
Dogs should be kept under control at all times to avoid disturbance to people, wildlife and livestock.
Cycling is not permitted other than on roads and bridleways.
The beaches at Broad Haven and Barafundle are cleaned by Pembrokeshire County Council.
The coast path will be redirected when firing is occurring on the adjacent MOD firing range. If all the range is closed the path will follow the route around the lily ponds, if the range is partly open it will follow the coast to St. Govan’s Chapel and then the road inland. Red Flags will fly at times of firing.

Useful Contact Numbers

The National Trust – 01348 837860
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park – 01437 764636
Milford Haven Coast Guard – 01646 690909
Countryside Council for Wales - 01437 766646
Castlemartin Camp - During firing (tower) - 01646 662336, Day light hours (Range Office) - 01646 662287 Out of Hours (Guard Room) - 01646 662367
Pembrokeshire County Council - 01437 764551

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE IN BROAD HAVEN CAR PARK
PUBLIC TELEPHONE AT STACKPOLE QUAY