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Brian Henley
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Saunton Sands
Steve Daniels 
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Blue Anchor West Blue Anchor is on the coast of Somerset overlooking the Bristol Channel. The beach is shingle and sand, and the water...
Lewis Clarke
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Budleigh Salterton Budleigh Salterton is at the mouth of the River Otter on the south coast of Devon. It is a pebble beach resort, appro...
Ian S 
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Fort Victoria Woodland Beach There is a picturesque beach, whose name is not yet known, concealed within the woods. By strolling along a path, you...
Julian Dowse
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Broad Haven South Beach Bask in the natural beauty of the beach with a breathtaking view of the Church Rock. This dog-friendly spot is perfec...
Adrian and Janet Quantock
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Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a sand and shingle beach r...
Barry Pearce
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Polstreath Beach Polstreath Beach is 800 meters north east of Mevagissey in the county of Cornwall.
Mike Faherty
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Bournemouth Fisherman`s Walk Bournemouth Fishermans Walk forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy ...
John Holmes
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Braystones Beach Braystones Beach is approximately 2 kilometers west of Beckermet.
Tanya Dedyukhina
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Eastbourne West Beach
John Ferguson 
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Seacliff Beach
Tony Atkin
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Thurlestone Leasfoot Beach
Nick Earl
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Limeslade Bay
Bob Embleton
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Penzance Promenade Beach
David Squire
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Poole Hamworthy Park Beach Poole Hamworthy Park Beach is situated about 5 kilometers south west of Poole. Dogs welcome all year round.
Robert Edwards
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Clacton Martello Tower Beach Clacton Martello Tower Beach is approximately 1 kilometers south of Clacton-on-Sea.
Steve  F
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Sunderland Roker Beach
Jim Champion
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Godrevy Beach
tormentor
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Longniddry Beach
ally McGurk
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Bardsea Beach Bardsea Beach lies 600 meters south east of Bardsea, Cumbria.
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