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Malcolm Etherington
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Lyme Regis Monmouth Beach Dogs allowed all year round
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...
Peter Church
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Singing Sands
Jonathan Billinger
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Wonwell Beach
Alan Bowring
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Limpert Bay
Eryka Hurst
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Hayle Towans The Hayle Towans is north of the mouth of the Hayle Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resor...
Chris Plunkett
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Yaverland Yaverland beach on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight is at the north end of Sandown Bay. The sandy beach slop...
Tanya Dedyukhina
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Ayr Beach Ayr Beach is located in South Ayrshire 800 meters south west of Ayr.
Dmitrij M
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Ingoldmells South Ingoldmells South Beach is a busy resort town on a fairly developed stretch of coastline. The sandy beach is backed b...
Sarah Smith
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Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle is in Portland Harbour on the Dorset coast. It is a sheltered sandy beach, approxim...
Becky Williamson 
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Port Bheathain Beach also known as the Bay of Thumbs The beach in question is known for its historical significance, as there have been tales of battle between the Maclea...
Phil Williams
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Porth Dafarch Beach Porth Dafarch Beach is 3 kilometers west of Trearddur in the county of Isle of Anglesey.
Chris Downer 
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Poole Branksome Chine Poole Branksome Chine forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach ...
Alan Fryer
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Abererch Beach Abererch Beach is situated 3 kilometers north east of Pwllheli in Gwynedd.
Alex Liivet from Chester United Kingdom
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Seaton Carew Central Beach
Shaun Ferguson
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Wheelers Bay Bonchurch to Ventnor offers a lovely walk that is easily accessible via a wheelchair or pushchair. However, it should...
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 S Turner 
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Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands beach is approximately 900 meters south east of Morfa Bychan.
Gerald England
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Paignton Sands
Mel Stevens
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Eastney The bathing water is situated in the southeast corner of Portsea Island which is part of the city of Portsmouth. The ...
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