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Martyn Gorman
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Newburgh Beach
Shirley  Millie
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Highcliffe Highcliffe is a popular resort beach on the east Dorset coast, looking out across Christchurch Bay with views of the ...
Robin Lucas
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Skrinkle Beach
Alexander P Kapp 
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Aldingham Beach Aldingham Beach is located 3 kilometers north west of Aldingham in the county of Cumbria.
John Fielding
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Llanrhystud Beach
E Gammie
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Aber-Rhigian This charming pebble beach is accessible only by foot or boat.
Martin Bodman
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Pentewan Beach
Paul Glazzard
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Skipsea Beach
Dmitrij M
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Ingoldmells South Ingoldmells South Beach is a busy resort town on a fairly developed stretch of coastline. The sandy beach is backed b...
Phil Williams
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Holyhead Beach
Tony Atkin 
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Welcombe Mouth Beach
Derek Harper
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Torre Abbey Beach
Phil Williams
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Dunnet Beach
Sally 
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Alum Bay Take a leisurely chairlift ride down to the multi-colored sands of the beach. Enjoy a relaxing boat ride out to the n...
M J Richardson
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Broad Sands Broad Sands is situated about 2 kilometers west of North Berwick.
Ross
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Groomsport Beach
Richard Webb
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Laggan Sands The Laggan Beach, located in Loch Buie, boasts stunning silver sands, which can be reached by taking a pleasant hour-...
JThomas
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Fraisthorpe Beach
Tim Green from Bradford
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Church Cove Church Cove beach is about 4 kilometers north west of Mullion.
Sue Adair
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Leasowe Bay
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