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Simon Carey
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Hove Brighton and Hove is a large resort situated on the Sussex coast of the English Channel. Hove beach is west of the di...
Pam Goodey
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East Quantoxhead Beach
Rod Allday
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Chapel Porth Beach Chapel Porth Beach is 3 kilometers west of St. Agnes in the county of Cornwall.
Chris J Dixon
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Porthminster Porthminster is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 1.1 kilometres wide, with a...
Pauline Eccles
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Coppet Hall Beach The beach is an ideal destination for families and couples who are looking for a refreshing outdoor experience. With ...
Stephen McCulloch
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Redcar Granville Beach Redcar Granville Beach lies in Redcar and Cleveland, 1 kilometers east of Redcar.
somaliayaswan
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Grangetown Beach
Trevor Rickard
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Porthbean Beach Porthbean Beach is 2 kilometers north of Gerrans in the county of Cornwall.
Michael Graham
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Heysham Sands Heysham Sands beach is located 600 meters west of Heysham in the county of Lancashire.
Andrew Hackney 
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Loch Linnhe Beach
Andrew Hill
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Wells Wells beach forms part of the Holkham estate. It is a long sweeping sandy beach backed by dunes and pine trees. The b...
Dara Jasumani
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St. Ishmaels Beach
Richard West 
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North Berwick West Beach
Maigheachgheal 
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Doniford Beach
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 ...
Anne Burgess
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Portmahomack Beach Portmahomack Beach is 300 meters south of Portmahomack in the county of Highland.
Martin Bodman
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East Looe East Looe is at the mouth of the Looe Estuary on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and rock beach resort, app...
Kevin Trahar
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Pendine Sands
Derek Harper 
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Wringcliff Beach
Mike Pennington
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Portobello West Beach Portobello West Beach is 700 meters north west of Portobello in the county of City of Edinburgh.
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