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David Smith 
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Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay
Alex Robinson
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Porth Neigwl Beach Porth Neigwl Beach is in Gwynedd, 1 kilometers south west of Llanengan.
Richard Webb
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Whitesands
Mike Faherty
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Christchurch Friar`s Cliff Christchurch Friars Cliff is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide fro...
Scott Rimmer
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Runswick Bay Runswick Bay beach is situated about 36 kilometers north west of Scarborough.
Gwen and James Anderson
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Westhaven Beach
James T M Towill 
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Sandhead Beach
Malc McDonald 
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Worthing West Parade Beach
DS Pugh
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Sheringham Beach
Paul Hutchinson
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Elbury Cove
Mark Gadsby
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Chapel St Leonards Chapel St Leonards is a popular village resort beach just along the coast from Ingoldmells and Skegness. The sandy be...
Sarah Charlesworth
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Spittal Beach
Kevin Trahar
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Jersey Marine Central Beach
Nigel Brown
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Twyni Bach Beach
Mick Garratt
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Seaton Carew North Beach
Nigel Mykura
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West Bay (West) West Bay (West) is next to Bridport Harbour in Lyme Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a pebble, shingle and sand beach r...
Tony Atkin
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Porthglaze Cove Porthglaze Cove beach is situated in the county of Cornwall, 900 meters west of Zennor.
Robin Lucas
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St. Brides Haven Beach
M J Richardson 
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Fionnphort Bay (Port of the White Sands) This beautiful beach offers a unique view of the distinctive split rock and the historic Iona Abbey located in the di...
Tony Atkin
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Porthtowan Porthtowan is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 370 metres wide, backed by cl...
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