Ellie Brodie

The pub appears to have changed hands. Prices are more affordable now than before, but the food quality is now less. The fries and chicken burger filling were enjoyable. The bun was fine. I wouldn't bring foodie friends here, but good place for people who are on a budget.

Seemed to be a lot of people watching sport in both areas of the pub. I personally prefer pubs where there is a section without screens for people eating.

Dogs are welcome, but would have been too busy for my dog to feel comfortable. The decking area is lovely place for a couple of drinks in the warm / hot weather.

I visited on a weekday outside of school holidays in Spring. The beach itself is stunning. It was so empty with vast amounts of sand, there weren't too many unstable rocks to navigate once at the edge of the beach.

The nature reserve... I looked at the map but I missed the sign with the main path to the beach so got lost in the dunes for a while. The reserve could do with having more signs within the main reserve so you don't end up going down unwalkable routes by accident.

If you don't miss the sign there is a large path that runs around the edge of the fence to the nature reserve. I didn't walk it but as I was nearly back at the car park I spotted it and the sign to lead you there. If you don't enjoy adventuring and potentially getting lost I suggest you take that path... Having said that you see more wildlife and secluded areas if you go through the reserve and the dunes themselves.

Toilets were open despite it being a random weekday - I don't find this to always be the case when I visit places.

Pretty place to have a packed lunch or eat at the National Trust cafe. It has some shaded areas so good if you have a dog with you. It is one place you can link up as part of a walk along the Pembroke Coastal path. Compared to other parts of Stackpole and the costal path it isnt as stunning. But still nice as part of a longer walk.

The waterfalls are great. You get to see them at several points as you walk. The gravel path up to the lookout to one of the waterfalls is not a difficult walk and takes about 20-25 minutes if you stop to take in the views a bit (depending on how fast you walk). I'm a moderate paced walker.

Beyond that, to get to the main waterfall, the path is much harder as it consists of rocky steps and less fit people may struggle. I'd take poles if you're not fit and/or struggle with stability.

I've visited on sunny days and days with drizzle and mist. Even when visiting on a sunny day parts of the second half of the trail were a bit wet up to the main waterfall. On wet days definitely recommend sensible footwear or a walking stick for stability.

We doubled back to do the lower route as well to see the smaller (but more overgrown waterfalls) as well.

Car park is small with no facilities. In spite of this, it is a beautiful short hike.