The heritage coast runs for 5 miles along the open shore of St. Brides Bay, between the headlands of St. David's and Marloes. The actual village of St. Bride's is nowhere near the heritage coast - in fact it is encompassed by the Marloes and Dale Heritage Coast further south.

St. Brides Bay is an area of high cliffs and broad, sandy beaches, popular with holiday makers in the summer months. Despite this, there are secluded pockets along the coast that seem to have escaped the towel and bucket brigade.