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ally McGurk
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Bardsea Beach Bardsea Beach lies 600 meters south east of Bardsea, Cumbria.
James T M Towill 
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Sandhead Beach
John Myers
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Thorney Bay
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...
Alan Fryer
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Llanbedrog Beach
Paul Mercer
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Marloes Sands This beach offers a variety of attractions for different types of visitors. It welcomes dogs, making it a perfect spo...
Bob Jones
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West Mersea Beach
Derek Harper
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Shaldon Beach
Derek Harper
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Hollicombe Hollicombe is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach with rock pools, approximately 400 metres wide, backed...
Dara Jasumani
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St. Ishmaels Beach
Andrew Curtis
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Druridge Bay North Duridge Bay North Beach is a remote bathing water on the north east coast of Northumberland. The designated bathing w...
Simon Leatherdale
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Traigh Mor The East side of Iona is home to the sprawling Big Beach – a picturesque white sand beach that offers spectacular vie...
Brian Henley
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Saunton Sands
Richard Webb
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Seton Sands
Sarah Charlesworth
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Great Mattiscombe Beach
Simon Carey
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Greatstone Beach
Linda Bailey
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Ogmore Slip Beach
Duncan MacDonald
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Golspie South Beach
Chris Gunns 
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Brewery Beach Brewery Beach is a beach in Rushen.
Jeremy Owen
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Freshwater West Beach This beach boasts a range of fantastic amenities, making it the perfect location for couples seeking a day out. The a...
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