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Paul McIlroy
Photo: Paul McIlroy CC BY-SA 2.0
Kirkcaldy Linktown Beach
Evelyn Simak
Photo: Evelyn Simak CC BY-SA 2.0
West Runton West Runton is predominately a sand and shingle beach, but also has some rocky areas and is backed by a sandy cliff. ...
Stacey Harris 
Photo: Stacey Harris  CC BY-SA 2.0
Lancing, Beach Green The bathing water is situated on the south coast in West Sussex, backed by an urban area. The bathing water is primar...
Colin Vosper
Photo: Colin Vosper CC BY-SA 2.0
Smugglers Cove
Michael Walsh
Photo: Michael Walsh CC BY 3.0
Melvich Bay
Tiia Monto
Photo: Tiia Monto CC BY-SA 3.0
Swansea County Hall Beach
David Smith 
Photo: David Smith  CC BY-SA 2.0
Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay
Mike Faherty
Photo: Mike Faherty CC BY-SA 2.0
Milford-on-sea Beach
Pam Brophy
Photo: Pam Brophy CC BY-SA 2.0
Tintagel Beach
Philip Halling 
Photo: Philip Halling  CC BY-SA 2.0
Overcombe Beach
N Chadwick 
Photo: N Chadwick  CC BY-SA 2.0
Walmer Beach (Deal)
Paul Thomson
Photo: Paul Thomson CC BY-SA 2.0
Seamill Beach
Nick Smith
Photo: Nick Smith CC BY-SA 2.0
Hythe Hythe is a resort beach in the North of Hythe Bay, Kent. Hythe Bay stretches from Folkestone down to the headland of ...
Becky Williamson 
Photo: Becky Williamson  CC BY-SA 2.0
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...
Richard Hoare 
Photo: Richard Hoare  CC BY-SA 2.0
Colwyn Bay West Promenade Beach Colwyn Bay West Promenade Beach is located 500 meters north west of Colwyn Bay in the county of Conwy.
Euan Nelson 
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Traigh-an-t-Suidhe, north west beach Named after the prominent rock formation at its center, the Beach of the Seat boasts a lengthy expanse of pristine wh...
Barry Pearce
Photo: Barry Pearce CC BY-SA 2.0
Polstreath Beach Polstreath Beach is 800 meters north east of Mevagissey in the county of Cornwall.
Tony Atkin
Photo: Tony Atkin CC BY-SA 2.0
Kennack Sands
Andy Farrington 
Photo: Andy Farrington  CC BY-SA 2.0
Stranraer Cockle Shore Beach
Eirian Evans
Photo: Eirian Evans CC BY-SA 2.0
Rhyl Beach Rhyl Beach is located in Denbighshire 700 meters north west of Rhyl.
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