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Stephen McKay
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Dovercourt Beach
Michael Murray
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Trevaunance Cove
Nilfanion
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Porth Joke Beach Polly Joke Beach, situated in the western part of Newquay, is a hidden gem that lies within a charming and narrow cov...
Alan Reid 
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Uisken Beach "water bay" This lovely beach boasts soft, glistening white sand and a shallow shoreline dotted with picturesque rocky islands. L...
Eric Jones
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Bull Bay Bull Bay beach is approximately 200 meters north east of Porthllechog.
Lewis Clarke
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Man of War Beach Dogs welcome all year round
Chris Gunns
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Port Erin Beach Port Erin Beach is located 300 meters west of Port Erin in the county of Rushen.
Deborah Tilley
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Llanelli Beach
Ian Greig 
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Penmaenmawr Beach
Robert Cuthill
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Swansea Slipway Beach
Robin Drayton
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Barafundle Beach This pristine beach has been recognized for its outstanding features, including its dog-friendly policy, appeal to co...
peter robinson
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Newbiggin Moor Beach
Nigel Homer
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Porthcawl Newton Bay Porthcawl Newton Bay beach is 700 meters south east of Newton in the county of Bridgend.
Paul Gillett 
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Saltdean Beach
Sarah Smith
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Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle is in Portland Harbour on the Dorset coast. It is a sheltered sandy beach, approxim...
peter robinson 
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Newbiggin-by-the-Sea North Beach
Jim Champion
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Christchurch Friar\'s Cliff Beach Christchurch Friar\'s Cliff Beach is situated 2 kilometers south west of Highcliffe-on-Sea in Dorset.
Andy Brass
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Whitby Beach
John Myers
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Thorney Bay
Alexander P Kapp
Photo: Alexander P Kapp CC BY-SA 2.0
Skinburness Beach
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