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Thomas Nugent
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Wemyss Bay
Ian Murfitt 
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Largo East Beach
David Squire
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Poole Hamworthy Park Beach Poole Hamworthy Park Beach is situated about 5 kilometers south west of Poole. Dogs welcome all year round.
Dennis Turner
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Tenby North Beach The beach boasts several attractive features, including the Blue Flag Award, making it an ideal spot for families and...
Euan Nelson
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Leven West Beach
Ashley Dace 
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Lowestoft Kirkley Cliff Beach
Roger A Smith
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Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach
Glyn Baker
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Jaywick Beach
Paul Gillett 
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Shanklin North Beach A serene stretch of beach can be found between Sandown and Shanklin, perfect for those seeking a more tranquil enviro...
Colin Vosper
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Smugglers Cove
Caroline Tandy
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Duporth Beach
Stephen McKay 
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Stonehaven Central Beach
Stephen McKay
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Ventnor Ventnor Bay is a small resort beach situated on the south coast of the Isle of Wight. Measuring 300m in length, the p...
RichTea
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St. Just Priests Cove
Iain Lees
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Fishermans Haven Beach
Michael Murray
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Trevaunance Cove
Sheila Russell
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Mexico Towans Mexico Towans is north of the mouth of the Hayle Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, ...
Ian Petticrew
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Blackpool Central Blackpool is a resort town on Lancashire's north west coast. Blackpool Central bathing water is sandy and flat in pro...
Maurice D Budden 
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Greenaway Beach
Gerald England
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Fidden Beach This magnificent beach boasts vast stretches of glistening white sand, punctuated by magnificent pink granite outcrop...
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