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Peter Jordan
Photo: Peter Jordan CC BY-SA 2.0
Christchurch Bay Christchurch Bay is a resort beach at Barton on Sea on the south-west coast of Hampshire. It looks out across Christc...
Sally 
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Alum Bay Take a leisurely chairlift ride down to the multi-colored sands of the beach. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride out to the n...
Kenneth Allen
Photo: Kenneth Allen CC BY-SA 2.0
Magilligan Benone Strand Beach
Sebastian Ballard
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Littlestone Beach
Steve  F
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Sunderland Roker Beach
Simon Carey
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Hove Beach
Ian Paterson 
Photo: Ian Paterson  CC BY-SA 2.0
Splash Point
Peter Evans 
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Rhossili Bay
Lewis Clarke 
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Charmouth West Charmouth West is in Lyme Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a shingle and sand beach resort, approximately 680 metres wi...
nick macneill
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Lowestoft Marine Parade Beach
PAUL FARMER
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Deal Castle Beach
Phillip Perry
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Leysdown Beach
Christine Matthews 
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Plymouth Hoe East Beach
Simon Carey
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Dymchurch Beach
John Charlton
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Poldhu Cove
Steve Daniels
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Berrow North of Unity Farm Berrow North of Unity Farm is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a fairly remote sandy beac...
Chris Heaton
Photo: Chris Heaton CC BY-SA 2.0
Lyne Mouth Bay
Keith Ruffles
Photo: Keith Ruffles CC BY 3.0
Thurso Beach
Amanda King
Photo: Amanda King CC BY-SA 2.0
Great Western Great Western Beach is a beautiful coastal spot that is perfect for relaxation and fun activities. This beach boasts ...
Pam Goodey 
Photo: Pam Goodey  CC BY-SA 2.0
Waterwynch Bay
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