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R lee
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Blackpool North Blackpool North is a large, sandy beach opposite the Blackpool Tower between the North and Central Piers. The sea def...
Linda Bailey
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Whitesands Beach The beach boasts various amenities that make it an ideal destination for families and couples alike. It has received ...
Lewis Clarke
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Putsborough Putsborough is south of Woolacombe on the north coast of Devon. It is a large sandy beach resort, approximately 780 m...
Sue Adair
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Meols Beach
Gary Rogers
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Gullane Beach
David Long
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Eastbourne Eastbourne beach is a resort beach situated between the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head and Eastbourne Pier. The beach is...
hayley green 
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Thornwick Bay
John Fielding
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Llansantffraid Beach
Row 
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Burnham Overy Staithe beach
Steve Daniels 
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Bispham Bispham bathing water is mainly sandy with some patches of rocks and pebbles. It slopes slightly to the sea at low w...
Peter Broster
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Tenby Harbour Beach Situated on the coast, this beach is an idyllic destination that caters to families and dog owners, with seasonal res...
Peter Wannop 
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Selwicks Bay
Phil Thirkell
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Tynemouth Short Sands
Steve  F
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Bridlington North Beach Bridlington North Beach is in East Riding of Yorkshire 1000 meters east of Bridlington.
Stephen McKay
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Goodrington Beach
El Pollock
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Thurstaston Beach
Nick R
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Cromarty Beach
Steve Egginton
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Martins Haven Beach
Andrew Whale
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Seaton Beach
Bob Jenkins
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Pilling Sands
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