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Mike Faherty
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Bournemouth Manor Steps Bournemouth Manor Steps forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beac...
Robert Guthrie
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White Strand of the Monks Located on the eastern side of Iona, to the north of the Iona Abbey, lies a pristine white sandy beach that offers br...
Christine Courtney 
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Amlwch Beach Amlwch Beach is a beach in Isle of Anglesey.
Steve Daniels 
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Shanklin Shanklin beach on the south east coast of the Isle of Wight is towards the south of Sandown Bay. The southern half of...
Maigheachgheal 
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Blue Anchor Beach Blue Anchor Beach is approximately 400 meters north east of Blue Anchor.
Ben Charlton
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Herne Bay Herne Bay beach is about 600 meters north east of Herne Bay.
Robin Lucas
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Skrinkle Beach
Robin Webster
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Lancing Green Beach
hayley green
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Borth Beach Borth Beach lies in Ceredigion, 200 meters north west of Borth.
Mike Pennington
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Tresta Sands
Bob Shires
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Porth Trwyn Beach Porth Trwyn Beach is located in Isle of Anglesey 2 kilometers west of Llanfaethlu.
Sarah Smith 
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Hive Beach - Burton Bradstock Visitors are welcome to bring their dogs to the front of the cliffs throughout the entire year. However, it is import...
Chris Andrews 
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Lamorna Cove
James Denham 
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Carnoustie Beach Carnoustie Beach is situated about 400 meters south east of Carnoustie.
Amanda King
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Great Western Great Western Beach is a beautiful coastal spot that is perfect for relaxation and fun activities. This beach boasts ...
Ashley Dace 
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Lowestoft Kirkley Cliff Beach
Tony Atkin 
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Lynmouth Lynmouth is a small resort bay on the edge of Exmoor National Park on the north coast of Devon. The bay is sheltered ...
Simon Huguet
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Portreath Portreath is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately 520 metres wide, ba...
Jeremy Bolwell 
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Pwlldu Bay Pwlldu Bay beach lies in Swansea, 2 kilometers south of Bishopston.
M J Richardson
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Broad Sands Broad Sands is situated about 2 kilometers west of North Berwick.
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