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Unukorno
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Belvoir Bay Belvoir Bay beach is a beach in Guernsey.
Penny Mayes
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Leysdown Leysdown is a traditional resort beach on the Isle of Sheppey. The gently sloping beach is mostly sandy, with some sh...
Anthony Foster
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Seaton Sluice Beach
Chris Heaton
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Lyne Mouth Bay
Phil Williams
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Skipsea Skipsea Beach is a long rural beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. It is one kilometre in length and it is made up ...
PAUL FARMER
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Salcombe North Sands Salcombe North Sands is on the south coast of Devon on the East bank of the Kingsbridge Estuary. It is a sandy beach ...
Steve Houldsworth 
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Rockcliffe Beach Rockcliffe Beach is 100 meters south of Rockcliffe in the county of Dumfries and Galloway.
Ian Andrews 
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Carsaig Bay This picturesque stretch of land boasts a rich and verdant oasis, predominantly comprised of stone beach with a modes...
Tanya Dedyukhina
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Ayr Beach Ayr Beach is located in South Ayrshire 800 meters south west of Ayr.
Steve Daniels
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Marsden Beach
Iain Lees 
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Sandbanks Beach Dog Exercising Area - Poole Visitors to this splendid beach are pleased to find a dedicated dog-friendly section that remains open throughout the...
Martin Bodman
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Cawsand Cawsand is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately 120 metres wide, clos...
Eric Jones
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Rhosneigr Traeth Crigyll Beach Rhosneigr Traeth Crigyll Beach is situated in the county of Isle of Anglesey, 700 meters north west of Rhosneigr.
John Rostron
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Clonque Bay Clonque Bay beach is situated in the county of Guernsey, 2 kilometers south west of St Anne.
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...
fabiolah
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Weston-super-Mare Grand Pier Beach
Robert Lamb
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Westbrook Bay, Margate The bathing water is a resort beach on the north Kent coast close to Margate town centre. It is a gently shelving san...
Oast House Archive 
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Dymchurch North Beach
Graham Taylor
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Mount Bay One can embark on a picturesque and adventurous stroll along a precarious clifftop path, ultimately leading to a chal...
Andrew Abbott 
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Bergecooth
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