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David Lally 
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Cove Vean
Derek Harper
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Beacon Cove Beacon Cove is on the south coast of Devon at Torquay. It is a small pebbled cove, approximately 500 metres wide, nea...
Ross
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Brown\'s Bay Brown\'s Bay beach is a beach in County Antrim.
Steve Daniels 
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Herne Bay Central Beach Herne Bay Central Beach is approximately 800 meters west of Herne Bay.
Row
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Porthgwarra Beach Porthgwarra Beach is 2 kilometers south of Porthcurno in the county of Cornwall.
Penny Mayes
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Minster Leas Minster Leas bathing water is on the north coast of the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. The long sand and shingle beach is g...
C P Smith 
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Henleaze Lake Henleaze Lake is situated in the Bristol suburb of Henleaze, 3 miles from the city centre. This former quarry is appr...
Peter Jordan
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Barton on Sea Beach Barton on Sea Beach is located 2 kilometers south of New Milton in the county of Hampshire.
Paul Buckingham
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Craster Beach Craster Beach is situated in the county of Northumberland, 100 meters north east of Craster.
Rob Purvis 
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Sandy Bay
Simon Carey
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St Leonards St. Leonards is a resort beach within the district of Hastings in East Sussex. The beach is predominantly shingle, wi...
Tony Atkin
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Perranporth Penhale Sands
Colin Bell
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West Angle Beach The beach has received the prestigious Green Coast Award and is ideal for families, couples and dog owners. It is a p...
Andrew Woodhall
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Silecroft Beach
David Dixon 
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Osborne Bay The beach is an excellent destination for individuals resembling Queen Victoria. It boasts a beautiful scenery, howev...
Tony Atkin
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Ness Beach
Derek Harper
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Paignton Paignton Sands Paignton Sands is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 800 metres wide, backed by a...
Kevin Trahar
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Jersey Marine Central Beach
Chris J Dixon
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Porthminster Porthminster is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, with a...
Maigheachgheal 
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Penbryn Beach
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