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Robert Lamb
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Margate Westbrook Bay
John Lucas 
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St Just Beach
Mike Williams
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Newgale Beach The beach boasts a Blue Flag certification, making it an ideal location for families and their beloved furry friends,...
Richard Law
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Porth Clais Beach Porth Clais Beach is 4 kilometers south of St. David's and the Cathedral Close in the county of Pembrokeshire.
Peter Conroy
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Cwmtydu Beach
Dr Neil Clifton 
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Porthallow Beach Porthallow Beach is 2 kilometers north west of Porthoustock in the county of Cornwall.
Edward Clack
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Southend Westcliff Bay
Maurice D Budden 
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Greenaway Beach
Pauline Eccles
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Porthgwidden Porthgwidden is in St Ives Bay on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a small, sheltered, sandy beach resort approxima...
Mike Faherty
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Bournemouth Manor Steps Bournemouth Manor Steps forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beac...
Chris J Dixon
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Polkerris Beach
Martin Bodman
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Yarmer Beach
Sarah Charlesworth
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Sidmouth Town Beach
Nicholas Mutton
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Padstow Beach
Kate Jewell
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Gorran Haven Little Perhaver Gorran Haven Little Perhaver is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately ...
Nigel Chadwick
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Minnis Bay, Birchington The bathing water is situated on the north Kent coast adjacent to the village of Birchington. It is a gently shelving...
Simon Carey
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Ryde Springvale Beach
Row
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Cadgwith Cove Cadgwith Cove beach is situated 14 kilometers south east of Helston in Cornwall.
Derek Harper
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Paignton Preston Sands Paignton Preston Sands is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach, approximately 800 metres wide, backed by ...
ogwen
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Llanendwyn Beach
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