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Dara Jasumani
Photo: Dara Jasumani CC BY-SA 2.0
Westdale Beach
Derek Harper
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Mevagissey Beach
John Myers
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Thorney Bay
Sarah Smith 
Photo: Sarah Smith  CC BY-SA 2.0
Hive Hive is in Lyme Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by clif...
keith stuart
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Hartland Quay Beach
Martin Bodman
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Mewslade Bay East Beach
John Fielding
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Llanrhystud Beach
David Brown
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Gruinard Beach
Martin Bodman
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Pentewan Beach
Paul Gillett 
Photo: Paul Gillett  CC BY-SA 2.0
Shanklin North Beach A serene stretch of beach can be found between Sandown and Shanklin, perfect for those seeking a more tranquil enviro...
Dorcas Sinclair
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Sandside Bay
Anne Burgess 
Photo: Anne Burgess  CC BY-SA 2.0
St Davids Beach
Martin Bodman
Photo: Martin Bodman CC BY-SA 2.0
Gammons Head Beach
David Wright
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Humberston Fitties Beach
Andrew Hill
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Haverigg Beach
Jim Bain
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Elie Harbour Beach
Sjaak Kempe from Groningen The Netherlands
Photo: Sjaak Kempe from Groningen The Netherlands CC BY 2.0
Knab Rock Beach
Oliver Dixon 
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Dale Beach Experience an array of amenities and activities at our breathtaking beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag Award...
kim traynor 
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Fisherrow East Beach
Michael Walsh
Photo: Michael Walsh CC BY 3.0
Melvich Bay
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Source of satellite-read water temperature: Copernicus Sentinel satellite data from the European Space Agency.