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Derek Harper
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Paignton Preston Sands Paignton Preston Sands is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach, approximately 800 metres wide, backed by ...
Andy F
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Harlyn Bay
albharms
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Jersey Victoria Pool Beach
Mike Dodman
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Porthoustock Beach Porthoustock Beach lies in Cornwall, 4 kilometers north east of St. Keverne.
SMJ 
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Portmellon Portmellon is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 150 metres wide, backed by hi...
Bob Shires
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Moelfre Beach
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...
Rob Purvis
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St. Dogmaels Slipway Beach
Philip Pankhurst
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Runswick Bay Runswick Bay Beach is a rural beach situated on the north Yorkshire coast. It lies within a sheltered sandy bay. The...
Eric Jones
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Church Bay Church Bay beach is located in Isle of Anglesey 2 kilometers south west of Cylch-y-Garn.
Anne and Jeff Rolfe 
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Port Soderick Beach Port Soderick Beach is a beach in Middle.
Dave Croker 
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Rhossili North Beach Rhossili North Beach is situated about 2 kilometers south west of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton.
OLU
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Southwick Beach
Steve Daniels
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Selsey Hillfield Road Beach
Steve Daniels 
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Hoylake Red Rocks Beach
Philip Halling
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Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach Ilfracombe Tunnels Beach is on the north coast of Devon. It is a sand and shingle beach approximately 80 metres wide ...
Andrew Curtis
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Tynemouth Cullercoats Cullercoats Bay Beach is a gently sloping resort beach enclosed by piers at each end making a very sheltered bay.
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...
Kenneth Allen
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Portrush White Rocks Beach Portrush White Rocks Beach is approximately 3 kilometers north east of Portrush.
Paul Mercer
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Marloes Sands This beach offers a variety of attractions for different types of visitors. It welcomes dogs, making it a perfect spo...
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