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Eric Jones
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Menai Bridge St Georges Pier Beach
Stephen McKay
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Aberporth Beach Aberporth Beach is situated 100 meters north east of Aberporth in Ceredigion.
Gordon Brown
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Fairlie Beach
pam fray
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Girvan Beach
JThomas
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St. Combs Beach
Martyn Gorman
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Cruden Bay
Christine Matthews
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Holy Island Beach
Basher Eyre 
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Littlehampton Sea Road Beach
Andrew Wood
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Golspie North Beach
Mike Faherty
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Milford-on-sea Beach
E Gammie 
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Hythe Beach
Stephen McKay
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Poppit West Beach The beach is bestowed with the Blue Flag Award, making it a prime family-friendly destination that extends a warm wel...
David Dixon 
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Swanage South Beach
Roger Cornfoot
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Anstey's Cove (Torquay) Anstey's Cove is between Babbacombe and Torquay and is a small rocky beach, approximately 120 metres wide, nestling b...
Dylan Moore
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Gwbert Beach
Edward Clack
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Southend Westcliff Bay Westcliff Beach is a long sandy/shingle beach in the centre of Southend-on Sea. It has a shallow profile and is backe...
Roy Parkhouse
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Widemouth Sand
Dave Fergusson
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Isle of Harris Beach
Paul Gillett 
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Shanklin North Beach A serene stretch of beach can be found between Sandown and Shanklin, perfect for those seeking a more tranquil enviro...
Andy Radcliffe
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Jurby Beach
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