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John Firth
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Douglas Central Beach
Derek Harper
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Weymouth Greenhill Beach
Andrew Abbott 
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Bergecooth
Mick Garratt
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North Gare Sands
Sarah Eve Armstrong 
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Earlsferry Shell Bay
dinglefoot
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Woodside Bay This particular beach boasts a mixture of pebbles and sand, and is surrounded by a lush woodland. It is primarily fre...
John Fielding
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Llanrhystud Beach
Oliver Dixon 
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Dale Beach Experience an array of amenities and activities at our breathtaking beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag Award...
Jim Champion
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Gwithian Towans Gwithian Towans is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and rock beach resort, approximately 670 metres wide,...
roger geach
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Lantic Bay
Reading Tom from Reading UK
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Martyrs Bay Beach Located just south of the pier, lies a sandy cove that holds a gruesome history. In the year 806, this bay became the...
pam fray
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Girvan Beach
Tim Green from Bradford
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Church Cove Church Cove is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sand and pebble beach, approximately 140 metres wide, ba...
Simon Carey
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Seaford Seaford, situated on the Sussex coast of the English Channel, has a broad beach of sand and shingle, backed by a long...
Chris Downer
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Osmington Beach Dogs are welcome throughout the year
Tom Jolliffe
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Goodrington Goodrington is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 900 metres wide, backed by Good...
Martin Speck
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Solent Breezes Beach
Stephen McKay 
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Stonehaven Central Beach
Pauline Eccles
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Coppet Hall Beach The beach is an ideal destination for families and couples who are looking for a refreshing outdoor experience. With ...
E Gammie 
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Hythe Beach
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