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Ben Charlton
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Herne Bay Herne Bay beach is about 600 meters north east of Herne Bay.
Helmut Zozmann 
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Dover Harbour Beach
philip banks
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Wallasey The bathing water is situated on the north west coast of England, just west of Liverpool. It has a wide expanse of sa...
Tony Atkin
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Abrahams Hole Beach Abrahams Hole Beach is approximately 1000 meters south of East Portlemouth.
Derek Harper
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Torre Abbey Beach
John Allan
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Weymouth Central Weymouth Central is on the Dorset coast. It is a sand and shingle beach, approximately one kilometre wide, close to W...
Peter Wannop 
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Selwicks Bay
DS Pugh
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Sheringham Beach
Colin Park
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Hemmick Beach Hemmick Beach is located 2 kilometers south of St. Goran in the county of Cornwall.
Jeff Buck
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Prestatyn Ffrith Beach Prestatyn Ffrith Beach is 2 kilometers west of Prestatyn in the county of Denbighshire.
Philip Halling
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Saunton Sands Saunton Sands bathing water is on the north coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort backed by sand dunes. The beac...
Robert Cuthill
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Black Pill Rock Beach Black Pill Rock Beach is in Swansea 2 kilometers north east of West Cross.
Judith Cutler
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Traigh Ghael Beach Traigh Ghael, also known as the Gaelic beach of the Highlander, is a serene and isolated beach located on the souther...
Nigel Brown 
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Little Quay Beach
John Winterbottom
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Abereiddy Beach This beach is the proud recipient of the Green Coast Award for its sustainable practices. It is perfect for families ...
Anne Burgess 
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Beaches on Iona Port Ban Located on the west coast of Iona, this beach cove boasts unparalleled beauty that is sure to impress any visitor. It...
Matt Buck from London United Kingdom
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Oddicombe Beach
Derek Harper
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Branscombe Beach Branscombe Beach is situated 800 meters south east of Branscombe in Devon.
Sarah Smith 
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Hive Beach - Burton Bradstock Visitors are welcome to bring their dogs to the front of the cliffs throughout the entire year. However, it is import...
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...
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