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Brian
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Polpeor Beach Polpeor Beach is situated 100 meters west of Lizard in Cornwall.
Jonathan Billinger
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West Cross Beach
Andrew Hill
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Haverigg Haverigg is a gently sloping gravel and sandy beach for which levels out to flat sand. At low tide the water retreats...
Pierre Terre
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Mupe Bay Dogs are welcome to visit our establishment throughout the year.
Andrew Hill
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Wells Wells beach forms part of the Holkham estate. It is a long sweeping sandy beach backed by dunes and pine trees. The b...
Gareth James 
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Aberafan Margam Sands Aberafan Margam Sands beach is situated in the county of Neath Port Talbot, 5 kilometers south east of Port Talbot.
Peter Wasp
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Saundersfoot Beach The beach boasts numerous amenities that make it an excellent destination for families and couples alike. It has been...
Andy F
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Longhoughton Steel Beach
Anne Burgess 
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St Davids Beach
Philip Halling 
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Tregantle Long Sands
Colin Park
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Hemmick Beach Hemmick Beach is located 2 kilometers south of St. Goran in the county of Cornwall.
Oliver Dixon 
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Kilve Beach
L Willetts
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Leonards Cove
Sally 
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Alum Bay Take a leisurely chairlift ride down to the multi-colored sands of the beach. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride out to the n...
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...
Christine Matthews
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Holy Island Beach
Rob Purvis
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St. Dogmaels Slipway Beach
William Bartlett
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Tregardock Beach
Darren Rosson
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Booby's Bay Booby's Bay is on the north coast of Cornwall, approximately 1 kilometre south of Trevose Head. It is a rural beach t...
nick macneill
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Bridlington South Beach Bridlington South Beach is a large beach resort situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is 1.5 kilometres in length with ...
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