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Dr Neil Clifton 
Photo: Dr Neil Clifton  CC BY-SA 2.0
Porthallow Beach Porthallow Beach is 2 kilometers north west of Porthoustock in the county of Cornwall.
William Pugh
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Tywyn Beach
Andrew Curtis
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Sunderland Hendon South Beach
Nigel Chadwick
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Minnis Bay, Birchington The bathing water is situated on the north Kent coast adjacent to the village of Birchington. It is a gently shelving...
Robin Drayton
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Barafundle Beach This pristine beach has been recognized for its outstanding features, including its dog-friendly policy, appeal to co...
Walter Baxter 
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Cocklawburn Beach Cocklawburn Beach is situated 3 kilometers north east of Ancroft in Northumberland.
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...
Jim Champion
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Poole Shore Road Beach Poole Shore Road Beach is located in Dorset 2 kilometers north of Sandbanks.
David Lally 
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Cove Vean
Stephen McKay
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Goodrington Beach
Robert Graham 
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Lyne Sands
Alan Heardman
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Wolla Bank Beach
Sarah Smith 
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Hive Beach - Burton Bradstock Visitors are welcome to bring their dogs to the front of the cliffs throughout the entire year. However, it is import...
JThomas
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Wilsthorpe Wilsthorpe Beach is an extensive rural sandy beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is 1.8 kilometres in length wi...
Andrew Abbott 
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Appletree Bay
Eirian Evans
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Llandudno North Shore Beach
Rod Allday
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Porthzennor Cove Porthzennor Cove beach is 1 kilometers north of Zennor in the county of Cornwall.
John McLeish
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Millport Bay
Robin Lucas
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Gorran Haven Beach
Oliver Dixon 
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Newborough Beach
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