We were born on the Daugeleddau estuary is the coming together of four rivers, the Western and Eastern Cleddau, Carew and Cresswell rivers in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. It is also known as ‘the secret waterway’ because most of it is hidden away from the world.
We use a range of stunning locations including Stackpole Quay & Barafundle Bay for Paddle boarding sessions & Freshwater West, Manorbier & Newgale beach for our surfing lessons. We are also the activity provider for the National Trust & are licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority in the United Kingdom.
If the Stackpole Estate was formed by man, the beaches and coastline surrounding it have most definitely been shaped by nature. Wild, rugged and windswept, Stackpole’s coast is the jewel of Pembrokeshire.
Perennial perfection
Special places such as Barafundle Bay, Broadhaven South and Freshwater West have become famous for their picture-postcard beauty and their unbeatable locations.
Whatever the weather’s doing our coastline and beaches are great to visit. It’s enormously atmospheric when surging waves crash against the cliffs or when the sea mist rolls in, engulfing the coastline. Not even the rain can dampen the spirits at Stackpole!
Outside of peak holiday times, you’ll often have these wonderful places all to yourself. Standing on the solitary promontory of Stackpole Head it’s easy to imagine you’re the only person in the world. This is the stuff of which romantic novels are made.
Stackpole’s Paddle Boarding
Barafundle Bay has its fair share of romantic charm with its secluded location. Only accessible on foot, it has the air of an undiscovered gem.
Nearby Broadhaven South is a great family-friendly beach, close to its adjacent car park whilst Freshwater West has become synonymous with a surfers paradise. Its dramatic and rugged landscape makes it one of the best beaches to visit all year round. It’s a little further from Stackpole but well worth jumping in the car to get to.
That's why the best way to explore these fantastic venues has to be by on a paddle board! Much of the estuary & the coastline is inaccessible and with superb sheltered waters what could be better than going for a paddle with just the sound of the birds and the gentle sway of the water for company.
The estuary is deep and wide, but sufficiently sheltered from high winds and rough seas, and is thus an excellent natural harbour. The Estuary is very tide dependent. At low tide there are Mud Banks, so you don't want to get your timing wrong. With a mid to high and an hr or so after high tide you can go pretty much anywhere. certain parts get effected by the wind so always good to check wind directions and tides.
There are many spots in Pembrokeshire to go Stand-up paddle boarding and they are pretty easy to access.
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