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Steve Daniels 
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Barry Watch House Bay Barry Watch House Bay beach is in Vale of Glamorgan 2 kilometers south of Barry.
Trish Steel
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Christchurch Avon Beach Christchurch Avon Beach is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from ...
Diliff
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Joss Bay, Broadstairs Joss Bay is a gently sloping sandy beach about 500 metres long. The beach, backed by chalk cliffs, is popular with su...
Paul Glazzard
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Skipsea Beach
Bob Embleton
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Penzance Promenade Beach
Henry Spooner
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Barmouth Beach Barmouth Beach is located 500 meters south west of Barmouth in the county of Gwynedd.
Herry Lawford
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Beer Beer is in Seaton Bay on the south coast of Devon. It is a pebble and sand beach, approximately 1.2 kilometres wide, ...
pam fray 
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Westgate St Mildreds Bay
Oast House Archive 
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Hastings Pelham Beach
Ian Andrews 
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Carsaig Bay This picturesque stretch of land boasts a rich and verdant oasis, predominantly comprised of stone beach with a modes...
Chris Downer
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Christchurch Mudeford Quay Beach Christchurch Mudeford Quay Beach is in Dorset, 7 kilometers east of Christchurch.
roger geach 
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Slapton Sands Monument Beach
Trish Steel
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Marazion Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherr...
Jonathan Billinger
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Sandgate West Beach
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Fisherrow East Beach
Colin Smith
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Rhosneigr Broad Beach Rhosneigr Broad Beach lies in Isle of Anglesey, 600 meters south east of Rhosneigr.
Derek Harper
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Porthpean Porthpean is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 290 metres wide, surrounded by...
Gerald England
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St Annes South Beach
Jim Bain
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Elie Harbour Beach
Richard Webb
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Billow Ness Beach Billow Ness Beach lies 700 meters south of Anstruther, Fife.
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