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Helmut Zozmann 
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Dover Harbour Beach
Daniel Kraft
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Shell Beach
Chris Downer 
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Branksome Dene Beach - Bournemouth Dogs are welcome at this beach throughout the year.
Sebastian Ballard
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Littlestone Beach
Roger Davies
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Moreton The beach is at the top of the Wirral peninsula facing north westerly into the Mersey Estuary and Liverpool Bay. It h...
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...
Robin Drayton
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Cemlyn Beach Cemlyn Beach is about 1 kilometers north east of Llanrhwydrys.
Christine Johnstone
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Crosby Mariners Road Beach
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...
Oliver Dixon
Photo: Oliver Dixon CC BY-SA 2.0
Tresaith Beach
R lee
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Blackpool Central Beach Blackpool Central Beach is in Blackpool, 1 kilometers south of Blackpool.
Andrew Smith
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Montrose Beach
Andy F
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Longhoughton Steel Beach
Tony Atkin
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Pendower Pendower is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 850 metres wide, backed by low ...
Mr Eugene Birchall 
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Poole Harbour Lake Beach Poole Harbour Lake Beach is situated in the county of Dorset, 1 kilometers south west of Turlin Moor.
Nigel Mykura
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West Bay (West) West Bay (West) is next to Bridport Harbour in Lyme Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a pebble, shingle and sand beach r...
John Smitten
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Broadstairs, Viking Bay Viking Bay in Broadstairs is a 300 metre sandy horse-shoe shaped bay, with cliff-top promenade, harbour pier and boar...
Maigheachgheal 
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Traeth Gwyn New Quay Beach
M J Richardson 
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Yellowcraig Beach
Stephen McKay
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Dovercourt Beach
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