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Bob Embleton
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Cushendall Beach
Lewis Clarke 
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Sandy Bay Sandy Bay is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 400 metres wide, backed by cliffs.
John Smitten
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Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Beach Ramsgate Western Undercliffe Beach is 1 kilometers south west of Ramsgate in the county of Kent.
Chris Downer 
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Branksome Dene Beach - Bournemouth Dogs are welcome at this beach throughout the year.
Ron Strutt
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St Mary\'s Bay
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, ...
Mike Smith
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Chesil Cove Chesil Cove beach is approximately 200 meters south of Chiswell.
Philip Halling 
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Teignmouth Holcombe Teignmouth Holcombe is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy cove, approximately 650 metres wide, backed by clif...
wfmillar
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Heads of Ayr Beach
Jonathan Wilkins 
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Porth Dinllaen Beach Porth Dinllaen Beach is situated about 600 meters west of Nefyn.
Robin Lucas
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Studland Knoll House Studland Knoll House is within Studland Bay on the Dorset coast, and is part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast. It is a s...
Steve Sheppard
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Nolton Haven Beach
Iain Lees 
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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...
Simon Carey
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Beachlands West Beach Beachlands West Beach is 6 kilometers south of Havant in the county of Hampshire.
Chris Gunns
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Glen Wyllin Beach
Dr Richard Murray
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Tentsmuir Sands
Rob Purvis 
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Sandy Bay
C Michael Hogan 
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Tor Mor or Foot of the Sea Sands Nestled at the mouth of Bull Hole Anchorage, lies a picturesque white sandy cove that can be reached with a short 15-...
Sarah Charlesworth
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Shell Bay North Shell Bay North is at the mouth of Poole Harbour on the Dorset coast, and is part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast. It i...
Paul Gillett
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Southwick The bathing water is situated on the south coast in West Sussex, adjacent to Shoreham Harbour. The beach is on a thin...
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