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Lis Burke
Photo: Lis Burke CC BY-SA 2.0
Lunan Bay
David Anstiss 
Photo: David Anstiss  CC BY-SA 2.0
Broomhill Sands Broomhill Sands beach is located 5 kilometers south west of Lydd in the county of Kent.
John Haynes 
Photo: John Haynes  CC BY-SA 2.0
Dwyrain y Rhyl - Rhyl east
Rob Farrow
Photo: Rob Farrow CC BY-SA 2.0
Kingsand Kingsand is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately 200 metres wide, clo...
Alexander P Kapp
Photo: Alexander P Kapp CC BY-SA 2.0
Skinburness Beach
Colin Smith
Photo: Colin Smith CC BY-SA 2.0
Collieston Beach Collieston Beach is situated about 200 meters south east of Collieston.
Andy Stephenson
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White Strand Beach
DS Pugh
Photo: DS Pugh CC BY-SA 2.0
Sheringham Beach
Colin Smith
Photo: Colin Smith CC BY-SA 2.0
Kinghorn Harbour Beach
DS Pugh
Photo: DS Pugh CC BY-SA 2.0
Saltburn Saltburn beach is a gently-sloping sandy resort beach backed by cliffs. Its principal feature is the Victorian pier. ...
Bob Embleton
Photo: Bob Embleton CC BY-SA 2.0
Cushendall Beach
E Gammie
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New Quay North Beach
DS Pugh
Photo: DS Pugh CC BY-SA 2.0
Harlech Beach
Chris Gunns
Photo: Chris Gunns CC BY-SA 2.0
Charlestown West Beach Charlestown West Beach is 300 meters south east of Charlestown in the county of Cornwall.
Garry Bye
Photo: Garry Bye CC BY-SA 3.0
Nanjizal Beach
Stephen McKay
Photo: Stephen McKay CC BY-SA 2.0
Goodrington Beach
Martyn Gorman
Photo: Martyn Gorman CC BY-SA 2.0
Newburgh Beach
Peter Eckersley
Photo: Peter Eckersley CC BY-SA 2.0
Seascale The bathing water is a gently sloping, shingle beach giving way to a large, flat sandy area towards the sea. There is...
Tim Marshall 
Photo: Tim Marshall  CC BY-SA 2.0
Worbarrow Bay This beach welcomes dogs throughout the entire year.
Graham Taylor
Photo: Graham Taylor CC BY-SA 2.0
Mount Bay One can embark on a picturesque and adventurous stroll along a precarious clifftop path, ultimately leading to a chal...
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