St Brides Bay

Bay in Pembrokeshire

Wales

St Brides Bay

Path around Skomer
Path around Skomer Credit: Hugh Venables

St Brides Bay is a picturesque bay located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is known for its stunning sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, and crystal-clear waters. The bay is surrounded by rolling green hills and is a popular destination for beachgoers, surfers, and nature lovers.

One of the most well-known beaches in St Brides Bay is Newgale Beach, a wide stretch of golden sand that is perfect for sunbathing, picnicking, and water sports. The bay is also home to several other beautiful beaches, including Broad Haven Beach and Little Haven Beach, which offer sheltered coves and calm waters.

The coastal path that runs along St Brides Bay offers spectacular views of the bay and is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching. Visitors can also explore the charming villages that dot the coastline, such as Solva and St Brides.

Overall, St Brides Bay is a tranquil and scenic destination that offers visitors a chance to relax and unwind in a beautiful natural setting. With its stunning beaches, dramatic cliffs, and charming villages, it is no wonder that St Brides Bay is a favorite spot for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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St Brides Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.744975/-5.3010791 or Grid Reference SM7210. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path around Skomer
Path around Skomer
Cliffs by Garland Stone The northern edge of Skomer, an excellent place to watch for Harbour Porpoise.
Cliffs by Garland Stone
The northern edge of Skomer, an excellent place to watch for Harbour Porpoise.
Garland Stone A haven for Atlantic Grey seals and a nesting pair of geese.
Garland Stone
A haven for Atlantic Grey seals and a nesting pair of geese.
Paine's Rock Just visible from the coastal path on the North of Skomer Island.
Paine's Rock
Just visible from the coastal path on the North of Skomer Island.
Footpath around the Northern edge of Skomer Island
Footpath around the Northern edge of Skomer Island
Footpath around the Northern edge of Skomer Island
Footpath around the Northern edge of Skomer Island
Lesser Black-backed Gull in the bluebells A typical site on Skomer, where large numbers of Lesser Black-backs breed and there are wide swathes of bluebells.
Lesser Black-backed Gull in the bluebells
A typical site on Skomer, where large numbers of Lesser Black-backs breed and there are wide swathes of bluebells.
Garland Stone Garland Stone, off Skomer Island.
Garland Stone
Garland Stone, off Skomer Island.
Pains Rock Pains Rock, a small islet off Skomer.
Pains Rock
Pains Rock, a small islet off Skomer.
A Sea of Bluebells A sea of bluebells on the northern slopes of Skomer Island.
A Sea of Bluebells
A sea of bluebells on the northern slopes of Skomer Island.
Path through bluebells Path through blooming bluebells on Skomer Island.
Path through bluebells
Path through blooming bluebells on Skomer Island.
Garland Stone View to the Garland Stone off the north coast of Skomer Island.  Ramsay Island and the Pembrokeshire coast around St David's can be seen in the background.
Garland Stone
View to the Garland Stone off the north coast of Skomer Island. Ramsay Island and the Pembrokeshire coast around St David's can be seen in the background.
The north coast of Skomer Island The north coast of Skomer Island with Pains Rocks below just off the coast
The north coast of Skomer Island
The north coast of Skomer Island with Pains Rocks below just off the coast
Garland Stone, Skomer, Pembrokeshire The Garland Stone is just off the north coast of Skomer Island. In the distance is St David's Head.
Garland Stone, Skomer, Pembrokeshire
The Garland Stone is just off the north coast of Skomer Island. In the distance is St David's Head.
North Side of Skomer Island
North Side of Skomer Island
The Garlandstone Rock Photo taken from St Brides Haven, from left to right are, Wooltack point, Skomer, the Garlandstone and in the far distance the island of Grassholm, topped by white guano from Europe's largest Gannet colony.
The Garlandstone Rock
Photo taken from St Brides Haven, from left to right are, Wooltack point, Skomer, the Garlandstone and in the far distance the island of Grassholm, topped by white guano from Europe's largest Gannet colony.
Skomer North West Coast This cliff faces north, further to the right and just out of view is Pains Rock.  A good place to see gannets and porpoises.   Grassholm lies just out of view behind the cliffs to the west, and The Garland Stone behind you to the east.  There is also a fine view of Ramsay to the north.
Skomer North West Coast
This cliff faces north, further to the right and just out of view is Pains Rock. A good place to see gannets and porpoises. Grassholm lies just out of view behind the cliffs to the west, and The Garland Stone behind you to the east. There is also a fine view of Ramsay to the north.
View of Skomer from Newgale beach The island is not usually quite so visible.
View of Skomer from Newgale beach
The island is not usually quite so visible.
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St Brides Bay is located at Grid Ref: SM7210 (Lat: 51.744975, Lng: -5.3010791)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

Also known as: Bae Sain Ffraid

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