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Lewis Clarke
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Putsborough Putsborough is south of Woolacombe on the north coast of Devon. It is a large sandy beach resort, approximately 780 m...
subberculture
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Portobello East Beach Portobello East Beach is approximately 800 meters east of Portobello.
DS Pugh
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Seaton Carew North Seaton Carew is a small resort on Tees Bay to the south of Hartlepool. Seaton Carew North is the northern end of an e...
David Wright
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Humberston Fitties Beach
Kevin Trahar
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Pendine Sands
Richard Webb
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Portobello Central Beach Portobello Central Beach is approximately 400 meters north east of Portobello.
gareth
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Llantwit Major Beach
Ruth Sharville 
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Exmouth Beach
David Wright
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Humberston Fitties Humberston Fitties beach is wide and sandy and backed by dunes. There are caravan parks nearby.
Martin Bodman
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Mothecombe Beach
Richard Humphrey 
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Scratby Beach
Derek Harper
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Watcombe Watcombe is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 700 metres wide, backed by cliffs.
Pauline Eccles
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Wiseman\'s Bridge Beach The beach boasts a plethora of fantastic features that make it an ideal destination for a day out. Firstly, it has be...
Kate Jewell
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Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve
Chris Gunns
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Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach Portsmouth Victoria Pier Beach lies 300 meters south west of Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth.
Tim Green from Bradford
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Jangye Ryne Beach
Penny Mayes
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Leysdown Leysdown is a traditional resort beach on the Isle of Sheppey. The gently sloping beach is mostly sandy, with some sh...
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 ...
Philip Halling
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Bude Sandymouth Beach Bude Sandymouth Beach is 5 kilometers south of Morwenstow in the county of Cornwall.
Jeremy Owen
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Freshwater West Beach This beach boasts a range of fantastic amenities, making it the perfect location for couples seeking a day out. The a...
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