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Donald MacDonald
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Balfours Bay, Traigh Ghael Traigh Ghael is a charming stretch of sand that sits nestled amid the striking pink granite rocks of Ross of Mull on ...
Sebastian Ballard
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Littlestone Beach
Bob Shires
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Porth Trwyn Beach Porth Trwyn Beach is located in Isle of Anglesey 2 kilometers west of Llanfaethlu.
Rob  Lowe
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Swanlake Bay
Shaun Ferguson
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Weston Hard Beach
Mick Garratt
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Scarborough South Sands
Jim Champion
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Portheras Cove Portheras Cove beach is 5 kilometers north of St Just in the county of Cornwall.
Peter Wasp
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Saundersfoot Beach The beach boasts numerous amenities that make it an excellent destination for families and couples alike. It has been...
Paul Glazzard
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Wilsthorpe Beach
Trevor Harris
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Chesil Beach Chesil Beach is about 4 kilometers north west of Portland. Dogs allowed on the seaward side from September to April.
Alan Hughes
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Fall Bay
Anthony Foster
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Seaton Sluice Beach
Colin Vosper
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Ladram Bay
Andrew Smith
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Montrose Beach
Oliver Dixon
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Dornoch Beach
Matt Rosser
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Llanstephan Beach
Peter Church
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Reighton Reighton Beach is a rural sandy beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. The designated bathing water area is one kilom...
Geof Sheppard
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Weston-super-Mare Marine Lake Beach
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, ...
Oast House Archive
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Folkestone Folkestone bathing water is a resort beach in Kent. It is situated at the northern edge of Hythe Bay, which stretches...
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