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Nicholas Mutton
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Aberaeron North Beach Aberaeron North Beach lies in Ceredigion, 600 meters north of Aberaeron.
Rose and Trev Clough 
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Helwell Bay
Tony Atkin
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Par Sands Par Sands is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a large sandy beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, back...
Chris Shaw
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Deganwy North Beach
Bob Embleton
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Cushendall Beach
Gwen and James Anderson
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Westhaven Beach
Sjaak Kempe from Groningen The Netherlands
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Broadhaven Beach The beach has been bestowed with the Blue Flag Award, making it an ideal destination for families and their furry fri...
Chris Gunns
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Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach lies 300 meters south west of Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth.
Derek Harper
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Whipsiderry Beach Whipsiderry Beach, nestled around the corner from Porth Beach, offers a secluded and tranquil escape for beachgoers. ...
Richard Webb 
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Spittal Quay Beach
Julian Dowse
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Broad Haven South Beach Bask in the natural beauty of the beach with a breathtaking view of the Church Rock. This dog-friendly spot is perfec...
Cameraman 
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Sandown Sandown beach on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight is near the centre of Sandown Bay. Flanked by the pier the...
Bob Embleton
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Archirondel Beach Archirondel Beach lies 2 kilometers east of St. Martin, Jersey.
Eirian Evans
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Marine Lake
Jonathan Thacker 
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Walney Biggar Bank Beach
Bob Jones
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West Mersea Beach
MJ Reilly
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Walton Walton is a popular resort with the second longest pier in Britain. The beach is sandy and backed by the promenade wh...
Tim Elliott
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Southsea West Beach
Mike Dodman
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Porthoustock Beach Porthoustock Beach lies in Cornwall, 4 kilometers north east of St. Keverne.
Bill Webb
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Dunster North West Beach
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