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Lewis Clarke 
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Scratchell's Bay There is a secluded beach located near the Needles that is only accessible by boat or expert knowledge of the area. T...
Steve Daniels
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Meadfoot Meadfoot is on the south coast of Devon. It is a shingle and rocky beach resort, approximately 800 metres wide, backe...
Mark A Coleman
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Portwrinkle Portwrinkle is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sand and rock beach, approximately one kilometre wide, ...
Tony Atkin
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Bovisand Bovisand is on the south coast of Devon. It is a remote sandy bay, approximately 100 metres wide, surrounded by cliff...
Maurice D Budden 
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Downderry Beach
Mick Garratt
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Redcar Lifeboat Station Redcar Lifeboat Station is one of four designated bathing beaches fronting the resort of Redcar. It is a gently-slopi...
Paul Gillett 
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Shanklin North Beach A serene stretch of beach can be found between Sandown and Shanklin, perfect for those seeking a more tranquil enviro...
David Wright
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Hornsea Beach
Bob Embleton
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St Ouen\'s Bay Le Port Beach
Shirley Grant
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Traigh Bhan Na Sgurra or Scoor The Gaelic name "Rocky White Beach" perfectly describes the picturesque Scoor beach located on the southern coast of ...
Andrew Smith
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Montrose Beach
Gerald England
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Paignton Sands
mike hancock
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Shorthorn Beach
Lisa Jarvis
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St Abbs Beach
Andrew Curtis
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Dalton Burn Beach
Russel Wills 
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St. Cyrus Beach
Dara Jasumani
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Pendine Morfa Bay
Trish Steel
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Marazion Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherr...
peter robinson
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Newbiggin Moor Beach
Paul Glazzard
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Flamborough South Landing Beach
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