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Simon Carey
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Shoreham Kingston Beach
Eric Jones
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Traeth Llydan Beach
Chris Downer
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Worbarrow Beach
Kevin Trahar
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Jersey Marine West Beach
Tony Atkin
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Porthtowan Porthtowan is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 370 metres wide, backed by cl...
Mike Smith
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Chesil Cove Chesil Cove beach is approximately 200 meters south of Chiswell.
Gordon McKinlay
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Ingoldmells Beach
Richard Law
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Millendreath Beach
Chris Downer
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Lee-on-Solent Beach
Bob Embleton
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St Ouen\'s Bay Le Braye Beach
Bob Embleton
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Long Rock Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherr...
John Holmes
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Braystones Beach Braystones Beach is approximately 2 kilometers west of Beckermet.
Jeremy Bolwell 
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Aberarth Beach Aberarth Beach is in Ceredigion, 300 meters west of Aberarth.
John Winterbottom
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Abereiddy Beach This beach is the proud recipient of the Green Coast Award for its sustainable practices. It is perfect for families ...
Trevor Rickard
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Shipload Bay
Steve Houldsworth 
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Rockcliffe Beach Rockcliffe Beach is 100 meters south of Rockcliffe in the county of Dumfries and Galloway.
Phil Williams
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Porth Dafarch Beach Porth Dafarch Beach is 3 kilometers west of Trearddur in the county of Isle of Anglesey.
Bob Jones
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Aldeburgh Beach Aldeburgh Beach lies 200 meters north of Aldeburgh, Suffolk.
Ron Strutt
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St Mary\'s Bay
Alex McGregor 
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Workington Beach
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