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Stackpole Estate, Pembrokeshire

Set in Pembrokeshire National Park, this six-mile walk encompasses some the UK’s most beautiful coastline. Broad Haven beach is perfect for bathing and Barafundle was voted best British beach in 2005. The windswept land behind the cliffs has been found to contain Bronze and Iron age archaeology, with ancient plough and hoof marks preserved by the sand.

Many sea birds can be seen on the cliff tops around Stackpole Head. Colonies of razorbills and guillemots nest there, and choughs - which nest in only a few sites in Britain - are an entertaining spectacle as they perform acrobatics in mid air.

There are numerous freshwater habitats around Stackpole which support over 20 species of dragonfly. Look out for colourful residents such as the Banded Demoiselle, which is noted for its brilliant metallic blue body and wings. Otters also live in the lakes, although these shy creatures can be hard to spot.

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Photo: View from Stackpole Head towards Barafundle Bay beach. © NTPL/Joe Cornish

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