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Chris Downer
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Worbarrow Beach
Mick Lobb
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Jackson\'s Bay
Gavin Tyte
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Lepe Lepe beach, part of Lepe Country Park, is on the Hampshire coast with views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight. The...
Peter Church 
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Sandilands
Bob Embleton
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Brook Chine This stunning beach boasts natural cliffs, and if rumors are to be believed, even dinosaur remains. One can relish in...
K  A 
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St Annes North 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 ...
Sarah Charlesworth
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Mother Ivey`s Bay Mother Ivey's Bay is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sandy beach, approximately 480 metres wide, backed...
Nick R
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Traigh a Mhill Nestled in seclusion lies a charming inlet boasting pristine white sands and deep waters. Aptly named "Inlet of the r...
Ann Cook 
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Dhoon Beach
Martyn Gorman
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Cruden Bay
Pauline Eccles
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Newport Slipway Beach
Matt Buck from London United Kingdom
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Oddicombe Beach
Steve Daniels 
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Hoylake Red Rocks Beach
Tony Atkin
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Porthtowan Porthtowan is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 370 metres wide, backed by cl...
James Denham 
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Carnoustie Beach Carnoustie Beach is situated about 400 meters south east of Carnoustie.
Albert Bridge 
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Crawfordsburn Beach Crawfordsburn Beach is situated in the county of County Down, 1 kilometers north of Crawfordsburn.
Dave Fergusson 
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Mellon Udrigle Beach
Robin Lucas
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Skrinkle Beach
Colin MacInnes
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Embo Beach
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