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Alexey Komarov
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Birling Gap Birling Gap beach is located in East Sussex 200 meters south west of Birling Gap.
Thomas Nugent
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Wemyss Bay
Dieter Hoegerle
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Polperro Beach Polperro Beach lies in Cornwall, 2 kilometers south east of Polperro.
Martin Pearman
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Heacham South Beach
Pauline Eccles
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Wiseman\'s Bridge Beach The beach boasts a plethora of fantastic features that make it an ideal destination for a day out. Firstly, it has be...
mike hancock
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Shorthorn Beach
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Hartland Quay Beach
Kenneth Allen
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Portrush White Rocks Beach Portrush White Rocks Beach is approximately 3 kilometers north east of Portrush.
Shaun Ferguson
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Croyde Bay Croyde Bay is on the north coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 670 metres wide, backed with dun...
Sjaak Kempe from Groningen The Netherlands
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Little Haven Beach This beach is an ideal destination for families and those traveling with furry friends, as it is dog-friendly. Situat...
Richard Hoare 
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Colwyn Bay West Promenade Beach Colwyn Bay West Promenade Beach is located 500 meters north west of Colwyn Bay in the county of Conwy.
Chris Downer
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Seatown Seatown is in Lyme Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a shingle beach, approximately 900 metres wide, backed by cliffs. T...
Mick Garratt
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Redcar Stray Redcar Stray is the southernmost of four designated bathing beaches fronting the resort of Redcar. It is a gently-slo...
RichTea
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St. Just Priests Cove
Simon Carey
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Shoreham Beach
Eric Jones
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Trearddur Bay
Chris Gunns
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Charlestown West Beach Charlestown West Beach is 300 meters south east of Charlestown in the county of Cornwall.
David Wright
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Humberston Fitties Beach
Maurice D Budden 
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Charlestown Beach Charlestown Beach is approximately 300 meters east of Charlestown.
Chris Gunns
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Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach lies 300 meters south west of Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth.
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