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Simon Palmer
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Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach Dogs welcome all year round
Ross
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Ballywalter Beach Ballywalter Beach is situated about 600 meters south east of Ballywalter.
Nigel Williams
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Felinheli Sailing Club Beach
John Fielding
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Llansantffraid Beach
Jonathan Billinger
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Sandgate West Beach
Derek Harper
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Branscombe Beach Branscombe Beach is situated 800 meters south east of Branscombe in Devon.
Bill Boaden 
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Slapton Sands Torcross Beach
Malcolm Etherington
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West Bay East Beach Dogs welcome between October and April
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...
Christine Matthews 
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Seaview Beach The beach boasts a sizeable stretch of sand, ideal for outdoor activities when the tide is low. The water is relative...
Dennis Turner
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West Kirby West Kirby's sandy beach is approximately two kilometres long and faces south west over the Dee estuary. A large stre...
Alan Stewart
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Croggan Beach This particular beach boasts a tranquil and isolated location, accessible by parking at Croggan and embarking on a le...
Steve Daniels
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Marsden Marsden Beach lies in a bay enclosed by steep cliffs. It is rocky and sandy by parts with a gentle slope. Access to t...
Nick R
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Cromarty Beach
Jonathan Thacker 
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Walney Sandy Gap
Basher Eyre
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Eastoke Beach
David Medcalf
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Monreith Beach
Christine Matthews
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Brighton Central Brighton and Hove is a large resort situated on the Sussex coast of the English Channel. Brighton Central beach is we...
Bob Embleton
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Cushendall Beach
Dylan Moore 
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The Parrog Newport Bay in Pembrokeshire boasts a charming small beach known as The Parrog. The beach features a compact car park...
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