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Catamaran at Barafundle Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2594147📷 John Finch, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Barafundle Bay

Stackpole, United Kingdom

Nature

A sandy cove with dunes and pine trees and no road access, reached on a cliff path of about 800 m from Stackpole Quay.

Nearest town
Stackpole, United Kingdom
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
51.6195, -4.9020
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Freshwater East Caravan & Motorhome Club SiteMotorhome stopover
    3 km from Barafundle Bay
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Park Farm Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Barafundle Bay
    TentsMotorhomesWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Manorbier Bay Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    8 km from Barafundle Bay
    CaravansMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Manorbier Country ParkMotorhome stopover
    9 km from Barafundle Bay
    CaravansMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Whitewell Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Barafundle Bay
    CaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Masterland FarmCampsite
    15 km from Barafundle Bay
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Barafundle Bay?

Barafundle Bay is in Stackpole, United Kingdom, at GPS 51.6195, -4.9020. It is about 9 km from Manorbier.

Can you camp near Barafundle Bay?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Freshwater East Caravan & Motorhome Club Site, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 133 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Barafundle Bay?

Barafundle Bay is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gower and the Pembrokeshire coast.

What is there to see near Barafundle Bay?

Places worth a stop nearby: St Govan’s Chapel (3 km), Rhossili Bay (43 km), Strumble Head (47 km) and Three Cliffs Bay (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Barafundle Bay?

The most pleasant months are usually June–July. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and August–October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)