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Stack Rocks
Directions
dSet out on the road towards Martins Haven
almost as far as Marloes Beacon, retracing yesterday's route.
Cross a stile to the footpath on the right leading out to
the Coast Path. The path follows the edge of the field. At
Black Cliff turn right and follow the Coast Path over the
stream and up the hill above Musslewick Sands. Cross a stile
then walk along the edge of a field to another stile. Walk
along past Quarry Pit and a headland notable for its pink
and grey stripes. Cross another stile and continue towards
Tower Point (headland). Cross a stone stile and walk alongside
a wall (at this point Skomer can be seen to the left). As
you approach the end of the wall you will catch your first
glimpse of Stack Rocks (to the right) threatening shipping
in St Brides Bay.
Go through a gap in the wall then through
another gap in the adjoining wall. Follow the wall behind
The Nab Head, Huntsmans Leap and Castle Head. The Castle at
St Brides is visible on the right through occasional gaps
in the wall. St Brides Church comes into view as you continue
to follow the wall until the path crosses a stile to take
you inside the wall leading down to St Brides Haven.
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Cross a stile/gate to a grassy area with
several picnic tables and benches overlooking the haven. The
Coast Path continues to the left of a row of slate roofed
white cottages (go through a kissing gate).
There are several choices of path here depending
whether you want to walk round every little headland or cut
across. Cross a stile and walk behind the inlet known as The
Falls. Cross the stream. Walk beside a wall/bank and round
the top of Warey Haven. Pass through two kissing gates (they
replace a bridge and stile that got too near the cliff edge).
Go past Halfway Rock and follow the path between two fences.
Cross a wooden footbridge; when you go round the corner you
will be able to glance back and see a small waterfall. You
are now at the closest point to Stack Rocks. (Notice the camel-like
profile of and arch and stack formation on the left of these
rocks)
Pass a mounted pink stone with a hole carved
in it and walk down the valley to cross a footbridge over
a stream. Walk behind a stony beach and up the hill to the
cliff top. Notice that the geology has changed and you have
left the pink rocks behind for more durable granite…
hence the higher headlands (this is the highest section of
today's walk and of the whole peninsular).
Pass a large white rock with a pink stone
mounted on top and carved with concentric rings. Continue
on up behind Howney Stone and Tickles Point. Pass a large
white rock above the headland (Tickles Point). Cross a stile,
go through a kissing gate and walk up Borough Head on a path
between the hawthorn bushes. Walk through woodland (impressive
with bluebells, in season). Pass a stone seat on a viewpoint
looking out across St Brides Bay.
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