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Penny Mayes
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Plymouth Hoe West Beach
Derek Harper
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Porthpean Porthpean is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 290 metres wide, surrounded by...
Steve Daniels 
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Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach Colwyn Bay Rhos Beach is in Conwy 1 kilometers north west of Colwyn Bay.
Simon Carey
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Shoreham Beach
John S Turner 
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Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands beach is approximately 900 meters south east of Morfa Bychan.
Chris Heaton
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Lyne Mouth Bay
Bob Jenkins
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Pilling Sands
Evelyn Simak
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Cley Beach Cley Beach is located in Norfolk 1 kilometers north of Cley next the Sea.
Richard Webb 
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Coldingham Beach Coldingham Beach is located in Scottish Borders 700 meters south of St. Abbs.
keith stuart
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Hartland Quay Beach
Eirian Evans
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Llanddulas Beach
David Martin 
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Porthloo
Robin Drayton
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Gorran Haven Vault Beach
Mike Faherty
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Milford-on-sea Beach
Bob Embleton
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Cushendall Beach
Graham Taylor
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Colwyn Bay Pier Beach Colwyn Bay Pier Beach is 400 meters north east of Colwyn Bay in the county of Conwy.
John Winterbottom
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Abereiddy Beach This beach is the proud recipient of the Green Coast Award for its sustainable practices. It is perfect for families ...
Eugene Birchall
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Budleigh Salterton Beach Budleigh Salterton Beach is about 500 meters east of Budleigh Salterton.
mattbuck category
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Southend Chalkwell Beach
Chris Downer
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Christchurch Mudeford Quay Beach Christchurch Mudeford Quay Beach is in Dorset, 7 kilometers east of Christchurch.
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Source of satellite-read water temperature: Copernicus Sentinel satellite data from the European Space Agency.