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Scott Rimmer
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Runswick Bay Runswick Bay beach is situated about 36 kilometers north west of Scarborough.
Andrew Hackney 
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Loch Linnhe Beach
Simon Carey
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Shoreham Beach
colin grice
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Sandsend Beach
Steve Daniels 
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Fistral North Fistral North bathing water lies within Fistral Bay on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, appro...
Graham Ellis
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Troon South Beach
Eric Jones 
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Murlough Beach
Pauline Eccles
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The Cwm Nestled within a secluded area lies The Cwm, a charming beach that boasts a unique and rustic touch with a disused li...
Chris J Dixon
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Towan Beach
Jim Champion
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Bournemouth Hengistbury Head Beach Bournemouth Hengistbury Head Beach is 7 kilometers south east of Christchurch in the county of Dorset. Dogs welcome a...
Stephen McKay 
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Clacton Pier Beach Clacton Pier Beach lies in Essex, 300 meters south east of Clacton-on-Sea.
Chris Downer
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Ringstead Bay Ringstead Bay is on the Dorset coast and is part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast. It is a remote shingle beach, approxi...
Clive Perrin
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Clevedon Beach Clevedon Beach is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a sand and pebble beach, approximately...
Eric Jones
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Benllech Beach Benllech Beach is located 500 meters east of Benllech in the county of Isle of Anglesey.
Willie Duffin 
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Portrush East Strand Beach Portrush East Strand Beach is 500 meters east of Portrush in the county of County Antrim.
Peter Church
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Singing Sands
Alexander P Kapp
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Skinburness Beach
David Smith 
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Appley Beach The beach is perfect for young families, as it comes equipped with a host of amenities such as parking, a playground,...
Lewis Clarke 
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Teignmouth Holcombe Beach
John S Turner 
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Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands beach is approximately 900 meters south east of Morfa Bychan.
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