Those
who like their beaches full of character will enjoy St Brides. Situated
on the Dale Peninsular (itself a unique place) St Brides Haven is a small bay
with sand, shingle and rocks. The sheltered beach is accessed via a tiny path, but note that access may be
difficult for those with some disabilities. Above the beach are stone
structures that were once lime kilns.
When we first visited, a boat left
the bay for the island of Skomer (these now depart from Martin's Haven
- more).
St Brides Bay faces north-west and is on the Irish Sea. It is a sun trap in
the summer, but can be very windy in the winter. Far from being a disadvantage,
this wind whips up the sea to make a spectacular scene - but wrap up warm!.
A couple of houses are perched right on the edge of the bay, giving the
appearance of a set for a movie about 18th century smugglers.
The tiny village has a few parking spaces on grass, and public toilets.
On approaching the bay, the magnificent St Brides Hall can be seen on
the horizon.
St Bride's beach has sand and rocks and a variety of coloured soils
A sun trap with many nooks and crannies to explore
Above the beach is this old lime kiln, and in the distance an imposing
mansion(now holiday appartments). [Those who are
fascinated by lime kilns in Pembrokeshire - and who isn't! - should check this web site]
HOW TO GET THERE
St Brides is down a small road off the B4327 which runs from Haverfordwest
to Dale.
Pembrokeshire
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Holiday cottages near St Bride's Haven
Those
who like their beaches full of character will enjoy St Brides. Situated
on the Dale Peninsular (itself a unique place) St Brides Haven is a small bay
with sand, shingle and rocks. The sheltered beach is accessed via a tiny path, but note that access may be
difficult for those with some disabilities. Above the beach are stone
structures that were once lime kilns. 
