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Andrew King 
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Penzance Mounts Bay
Ian Greig 
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Penmaenmawr Beach
Nigel Chadwick
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Bossington Beach
Shaun Ferguson
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Croyde Bay Croyde Bay is on the north coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 670 metres wide, backed with dun...
Richard West 
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North Berwick West Beach
Alexander P Kapp
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Skinburness Beach
Simon Carey
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Newhaven Central Beach
Maurice D Budden 
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Greenaway Beach
JThomas
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Bridlington South Cliff Beach
Eric Jones 
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Tyrella Beach
Trish Steel
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Christchurch Avon Beach Christchurch Avon Beach is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from ...
Phil Williams
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Challaborough Challaborough is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 350 metres wide, surrounded b...
Sue Adair
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Leasowe Bay
Paul Gillett 
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Shanklin North Beach A serene stretch of beach can be found between Sandown and Shanklin, perfect for those seeking a more tranquil enviro...
Linda Bailey
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Whitesands Beach The beach boasts various amenities that make it an ideal destination for families and couples alike. It has received ...
David Pickersgill
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Morecambe Clock Tower Beach
Tanya Dedyukhina
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Eastbourne West Beach
Penny Mayes
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Minster Leas Beach
Chris Carlson
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Warkworth Warkworth Beach is a remote beach situated on the north east coast of Northumberland. The designated area of the long...
Sarah Smith
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Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle is in Portland Harbour on the Dorset coast. It is a sheltered sandy beach, approxim...
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