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Jeremy Owen
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Freshwater West Beach This beach boasts a range of fantastic amenities, making it the perfect location for couples seeking a day out. The a...
David Long
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Fistral South Fistral South bathing water lies within Fistral Bay on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, appro...
Steve Daniels 
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Herne Bay Central Beach Herne Bay Central Beach is approximately 800 meters west of Herne Bay.
Alex Harris
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Nairn East Beach
Andrew Abbott 
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Bergecooth
Maigheachgheal 
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Penbryn Beach
Edward Clack
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Southend Westcliff Bay Westcliff Beach is a long sandy/shingle beach in the centre of Southend-on Sea. It has a shallow profile and is backe...
James T M Towill 
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Sandhead Beach
Richard Webb
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Whitesands
Mike Dodman
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Porthoustock Porthoustack is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote pebble beach, approximately 240 metres wide, backed by...
james denham
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Dunbar East Beach
Dennis Turner
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Tenby North Beach The beach boasts several attractive features, including the Blue Flag Award, making it an ideal spot for families and...
David Dixon 
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Formby Victoria Road Beach
Colin Park
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Hemmick Beach Hemmick Beach is located 2 kilometers south of St. Goran in the county of Cornwall.
Martin Bodman
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Gammons Head Beach
Tiia Monto
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Swansea County Hall Beach
Chris J Dixon
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Shorthorn Beach Shorthorn beach is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 630 metres wide, backed ...
Anne Burgess
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Scourie Beach
Christine Matthews
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Holy Island Beach
Stephen McKay
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Poppit West Beach The beach is bestowed with the Blue Flag Award, making it a prime family-friendly destination that extends a warm wel...
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