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 have a good chance to see one snorkeling during low tide.

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October 13, 2024

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This is one (of many) of places on the West Wales coast to get up close and personal with some really impressive geology. With a bit of observation and explanation, vast geological events are revealed. The word ‘awesome’ is often over-done, but not in this instance.

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October 13, 2024

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I love @Julian’s tip, above, of seeing spider crabs snorkelling around low tide! A wonderful thought :-)

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1. Eight-Arch Bridge, Stackpole – Barafundle Bay loop from Bosherston

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2. Barafundle Bay – Eight-Arch Bridge, Stackpole loop from Stackpole Anticline

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03:31

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3. Barafundle Bay – Mowing Word Bay Cliffs loop from Stackpole

9.89km

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150m

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Location: Stackpole And Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Stackpole Anticline

1. Eight-Arch Bridge, Stackpole – Barafundle Bay loop from Bosherston

2. Barafundle Bay – Eight-Arch Bridge, Stackpole loop from Stackpole Anticline

3. Barafundle Bay – Mowing Word Bay Cliffs loop from Stackpole

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