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Brian
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Polpeor Beach Polpeor Beach is situated 100 meters west of Lizard in Cornwall.
Penny Mayes
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Minster Leas Beach
Bob Embleton
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Long Rock Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherr...
Pam Goodey
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East Quantoxhead Beach
Zorba the Geek 
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Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve Nestled amidst the picturesque coast of Norfolk, Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve stands as an epitome of na...
Walter Baxter 
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Thorntonloch Beach
Roger Gilbertson
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Achmelvich Beach Achmelvich Beach is situated in the county of Highland, 400 meters west of Achmelvich.
Cered
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Abercastle Beach Abercastle Beach is situated in the county of Pembrokeshire, 2 kilometers north of Trefin.
E Gammie
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Aber-Rhigian This charming pebble beach is accessible only by foot or boat.
Gwen and James Anderson
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Westhaven Beach
Mike Fuller
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Scarborough North Bay
Christina Burford
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Boscastle Beach Boscastle Beach is 600 meters west of Boscastle in the county of Cornwall.
GaryReggae
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Dawlish Town Beach
Chris Downer 
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Reeth Bay This serene beach lies in a remote location and boasts quaint boats and a rugged seawall. The beach is bordered by de...
David Smith 
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Newtown Creek Although it is listed as a beach, this location may not fully qualify as such. Instead, it is a popular spot for yach...
roger geach 
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Slapton Sands Monument Beach
Pierre Terre
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Hillhead Beach Hillhead Beach is approximately 6 kilometers south of Fareham.
Roger Cornfoot
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Teignmouth Town 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...
Les Hull 
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Dunure Beach
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