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Colin Smith
Photo: Colin Smith CC BY-SA 2.0
Collieston Beach Collieston Beach is situated about 200 meters south east of Collieston.
David Hawgood
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Treyarnon Bay
Richard Webb
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Pease Bay
Helen Wilkinson
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Newbiggin South Newbiggin South Beach is a gently sloping resort beach at the southern end of Newbiggin Bay. It is approx 750 metres ...
Nigel Homer
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Peel Fenella Beach
Alan Stewart
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Croggan Beach This particular beach boasts a tranquil and isolated location, accessible by parking at Croggan and embarking on a le...
Stuart Wilding
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St Ninians Isle Beach
Simon Carey
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Dymchurch Beach
Ben Charlton
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Herne Bay Herne Bay beach is about 600 meters north east of Herne Bay.
Chris Downer 
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Saundersfoot Glen Beach
JThomas
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Bridlington South Cliff Beach
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...
ronnie leask
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Lundin Links Beach
Russell Lett
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Muchalls Beach
Chris Downer
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Bournemouth Pier Bournemouth Pier forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach resor...
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...
Pauline Eccles
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Newport Slipway Beach
Pauline Eccles
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Lydstep Beach
Keith Edkins
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Bracklesham Bay Bracklesham Bay beach is 200 meters south of Bracklesham in the county of West Sussex.
Sarah Charlesworth
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Carrick Beach Carrick Beach is a beach in Dumfries and Galloway.
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