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Johnny Durnan
Photo: Johnny Durnan CC BY-SA 2.0
Largs Pencil Beach
Mick Garratt
Photo: Mick Garratt CC BY-SA 2.0
Seaton Carew North Beach
Trevor Hilton
Photo: Trevor Hilton CC BY-SA 2.0
Rhoscolyn Borthwen Beach Rhoscolyn Borthwen Beach is situated about 900 meters east of Rhoscolyn.
Peter Facey
Photo: Peter Facey CC BY-SA 2.0
East Head Beach
Nigel Chadwick
Photo: Nigel Chadwick CC BY-SA 2.0
Broadstairs Stone Bay Broadstairs Stone Bay beach is approximately 900 meters north of Broadstairs.
Euan Nelson
Photo: Euan Nelson CC BY-SA 2.0
Leven West Beach
Mike Faherty
Photo: Mike Faherty CC BY-SA 2.0
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...
Greg Stringham
Photo: Greg Stringham CC BY-SA 2.0
Inverboyndie Beach
Chris Downer
Photo: Chris Downer CC BY-SA 2.0
Osmington Beach Dogs are welcome throughout the year
Dannie Calder
Photo: Dannie Calder CC BY-SA 2.0
Barassie Beach Barassie Beach is situated in the county of South Ayrshire, 1 kilometers north of Troon.
Arriva
Photo: Arriva CC BY-SA 3.0
Cowes To the west of the town, Cowes beach is mostly gravel and slopes into deep water with strong currents. At high tide t...
Derek Harper
Photo: Derek Harper CC BY-SA 2.0
Paignton Paignton Sands Paignton Sands is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 800 metres wide, backed by a...
Ann Cook 
Photo: Ann Cook  CC BY-SA 2.0
Portlogan Bay Portlogan Bay beach is situated in the county of Dumfries and Galloway, 400 meters north west of Port Logan.
Martin Thomas
Photo: Martin Thomas CC BY-SA 2.0
Slapton Sands Torcross Slapton Sands Torcross is on the south coast of Devon. It is a remote shingle beach, approximately one kilometre wide...
GaryReggae
Photo: GaryReggae CC BY-SA 2.0
Dawlish Town Beach
Robin Drayton
Photo: Robin Drayton CC BY-SA 2.0
Gorran Haven Vault Beach
Andrew Curtis
Photo: Andrew Curtis CC BY-SA 2.0
Blackhall Beach Blackhall Beach lies in County Durham, 1 kilometers east of Blackhall Colliery.
Chris Plunkett
Photo: Chris Plunkett CC BY-SA 2.0
Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias Beach Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias Beach is located in Conwy 900 meters north east of Colwyn Bay.
Roger A Smith
Photo: Roger A Smith CC BY-SA 2.0
Ilfracombe Wildersmouth Beach
Sarah Charlesworth
Photo: Sarah Charlesworth CC BY-SA 2.0
Carrick Beach Carrick Beach is a beach in Dumfries and Galloway.
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