Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Eight-Arch Bridge, Stackpole loop from Stackpole

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Stackpole And Castlemartin

Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Eight-Arch Bridge, Stackpole loop from Stackpole

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Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Eight-Arch Bridge, Stackpole loop from Stackpole

03:21

12.3km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Stackpole National Nature Reserve

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.51 km

Boathouse Café

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The Boathouse Tea-room can rightly claim its place as a firm favourite on the foodie trail in Pembrokeshire.

Here you can enjoy a bite to eat or a drink whilst …

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2.66 km

Geological Information Board at Stackpole Cliffs

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2.77 km

Stackpole Quay

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Stackpole Quay is a small harbor nestled into the cliffs and is a popular meeting place for kayakers heading to the caves and cliffs.
At low tide, a rocky beach …

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6.28 km

Pembrokeshire Coast Path

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Lovely views on a good day - some sheltered spots but often open. Lots of elevation changes but a good, well maintained path throughout.

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9.68 km

Stackpole Anticline

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This bay is where spider crabs mate between May and June, which makes it one of the best places to snorkel in Wales. Even outside of this period you will …

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9.74 km

Pembrokeshire’s smallest harbour

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half way point of the six mile walk, and there's a cafe stop. serving hot and cold drinks pies and ice cream 🍦

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11.5 km

The Bridge at Stackpole was built in 1797 to connect Stackpole Court and Home Farm to New Deer Park and Stackpole Quay. It consists of eight segmental arches made of limestone masonry, which were built over a weir.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.12 km

4.85 km

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces