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Korentin
Photo: Korentin CC BY-SA 3.0
Swansea Bay Sketty Lane Beach
Bob Jones
Photo: Bob Jones CC BY-SA 2.0
Marazion Causeway Beach
Karl and Ali 
Photo: Karl and Ali  CC BY-SA 2.0
Morecambe North Beach
David and Rachel Landin
Photo: David and Rachel Landin CC BY-SA 2.0
Heacham Heacham North Beach is part of an extensive beach line which stretches north from the mudflats at Snettisham, up the ...
Tony Atkin 
Photo: Tony Atkin  CC BY-SA 2.0
Northcott Mouth Beach
Eric Jones
Photo: Eric Jones CC BY-SA 2.0
Church Bay Church Bay beach is located in Isle of Anglesey 2 kilometers south west of Cylch-y-Garn.
Martin Thomas
Photo: Martin Thomas CC BY-SA 2.0
Slapton Sands Torcross Slapton Sands Torcross is on the south coast of Devon. It is a remote shingle beach, approximately one kilometre wide...
Lewis Clarke 
Photo: Lewis Clarke  CC BY-SA 2.0
Teignmouth Holcombe Beach
Martin Bodman
Photo: Martin Bodman CC BY-SA 2.0
Mothecombe Mothecombe is at the mouth of the Erme Estuary on the south coast of Devon. It is a remote sandy bay, approximately 3...
Andy F
Photo: Andy F CC BY-SA 2.0
Longhoughton Steel Beach
Jeremy Owen
Photo: Jeremy Owen CC BY-SA 2.0
Freshwater West Beach This beach boasts a range of fantastic amenities, making it the perfect location for couples seeking a day out. The a...
Ian Rushin
Photo: Ian Rushin CC BY-SA 2.0
Craig Du Beach Craig Du Beach or Black Rock Sand Beach is located in Gwynedd 2 kilometers west of Morfa Bychan.
Anthony Eden
Photo: Anthony Eden CC BY-SA 2.0
Kingsdown Beach
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...
Paul Mercer
Photo: Paul Mercer CC BY-SA 2.0
Marloes Sands This beach offers a variety of attractions for different types of visitors. It welcomes dogs, making it a perfect spo...
Derek Harper
Photo: Derek Harper CC BY-SA 2.0
Coastguards Beach Coastguards Beach is located in Devon 3 kilometers south east of Holbeton.
Christine Matthews
Photo: Christine Matthews CC BY-SA 2.0
Cromer Cromer is a popular resort on the North Norfolk coast. The beach has a promenade behind and the town on low cliffs ab...
Peter Church
Photo: Peter Church CC BY-SA 2.0
Reighton Reighton Beach is a rural sandy beach situated on the Yorkshire coast. The designated bathing water area is one kilom...
Deborah Tilley
Photo: Deborah Tilley CC BY-SA 2.0
Amroth Beach With its Blue Flag certification, this beach is a perfect spot for families and dog owners (although certain restrict...
Trevor Rickard 
Photo: Trevor Rickard  CC BY-SA 2.0
Criccieth Beach Criccieth Beach is located 400 meters east of Criccieth in the county of Gwynedd.
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