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Iain Lees 
Photo: Iain Lees  CC BY-SA 2.0
Sandbanks Beach Dog Exercising Area - Poole Visitors to this splendid beach are pleased to find a dedicated dog-friendly section that remains open throughout the...
Les Hull
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Annan Beach Annan Beach is in Dumfries and Galloway 2 kilometers south east of Annan.
Colin Hanson
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Prestatyn Barkby Beach Prestatyn Barkby Beach is approximately 1 kilometers north of Prestatyn.
Mike Faherty
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Christchurch Friar`s Cliff Christchurch Friars Cliff is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide fro...
james denham
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Dunbar East Beach
mattbuck category
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Windermere, Lakeside YMCA Windermere Lakeside YMCA bathing water is on the western edge of the lake in the south basin. It is a shallow sloping...
Edward Clack
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Southend Westcliff Bay
Roger Smith
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Sunderland Seaburn Beach
Colin Vosper
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Smugglers Cove
Jonathan Billinger
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Sandgate West Beach
wfmillar
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Heads of Ayr Beach
chris lovelock
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Plymouth Hoe East Plymouth Hoe East is near the centre of Plymouth on the south coast of Devon. It is a shingle and rock beach approxim...
Phil Thirkell
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Tynemouth Short Sands
Stephen McKay 
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Stonehaven Central Beach
Nigel Brown
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Twyni Bach Beach
Roger Smith
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Seaham Hall Beach Seaham Hall Beach is a gently sloping resort beach with the designated area measuring approximately 800 metres in len...
E Gammie
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Aber-Rhigian This charming pebble beach is accessible only by foot or boat.
Mick Garratt
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Prestwick Beach Prestwick Beach lies 700 meters west of Prestwick, South Ayrshire.
Chris J Dixon
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Porthminster Porthminster is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, with a...
Rod Allday
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Mexico Towan Beach
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