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Sheila Russell
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Mexico Towans Mexico Towans is north of the mouth of the Hayle Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, ...
Bill Webb
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Dunster North West Beach
Gerald England
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Cleveleys Cleveleys is a sandy bathing water with small areas of rocks and pebbles. Groynes stretch for several kilometres up a...
Jayne Toyne
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Cilborth Beach Llangrannog Beach / Cilborth Beach is in Ceredigion 400 meters west of Llangrannog.
Rod Allday 
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Felpham Beach
JHannanBriggs 
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Huttoft Beach
Lisa Jarvis
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St Abbs Beach
Mick Garratt
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Marske Sands Marske Sands is a gently-sloping sandy beach fronting the town from which it takes its name. The designated bathing w...
Helen Wilkinson
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Tunstall Beach
Andrew Abbott 
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Rushy Bay
Chris Gunns 
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Port St. Mary Beach Port St. Mary Beach is located in Rushen 200 meters north east of Port Saint Mary.
JThomas
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Bridlington South Cliff Beach
Ken Ballinger
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Praa Sands East Praa Sands is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.3 kilometres wide, backed b...
Duncan MacDonald
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Golspie South Beach
Chris Downer 
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Reeth Bay This serene beach lies in a remote location and boasts quaint boats and a rugged seawall. The beach is bordered by de...
Linda Bailey
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Ogmore Central Beach
John Ferguson 
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Seacliff Beach
Steve Egginton
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Martins Haven Beach
Tony Maguire
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Mill Bay
Deborah Tilley
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Amroth Beach With its Blue Flag certification, this beach is a perfect spot for families and dog owners (although certain restrict...
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