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Ian Paterson 
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Abergele Towyn Beach Abergele Towyn Beach is situated about 800 meters north west of Towyn.
Peter Conroy
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Cwmtydu Beach
Andrea Hope
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Low Newton Beach
Zorba the Geek 
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Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve Nestled amidst the picturesque coast of Norfolk, Scolt Head Island National Nature Reserve stands as an epitome of na...
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...
Dan Friess
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Binnel Bay This shoreline may not offer an easy entry or a suitable spot for swimming. Furthermore, it is studded with stones an...
Nigel Chadwick
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Hampton Pier East Beach
Trish Steel
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Scarborough North Bay Scarborough North Beach is a large resort beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is 900 metres in length with a ge...
Nigel Brown 
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Little Quay Beach
Phil Williams
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Brora Beach Brora Beach is situated 700 meters north east of Brora in Highland.
Becky Williamson 
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Port Bheathain Beach also known as the Bay of Thumbs The beach in question is known for its historical significance, as there have been tales of battle between the Maclea...
Bob Embleton
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Long Rock Beach
Thomas Nugent
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Lunderston Bay
Raymond Knapman
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Lumb Hole Falls
Robert Powell
Photo: Robert Powell CC BY-SA 3.0
Cobo Beach Cobo Beach lies in Guernsey, 300 meters south west of Cobo.
Robin Lucas
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Gelliswick Bay
E Gammie
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Aber-Rhigian This charming pebble beach is accessible only by foot or boat.
Sarah Charlesworth
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Cramond Beach Cramond Beach is 1 kilometers north of Cramond in the county of City of Edinburgh.
Sarah Charlesworth
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Shell Bay North Shell Bay North is at the mouth of Poole Harbour on the Dorset coast, and is part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast. It i...
Philip Halling
Photo: Philip Halling CC BY-SA 2.0
Combe Martin Beach Combe Martin Beach is in Devon, 2 kilometers west of Combe Martin.
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