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Robin Drayton
Photo: Robin Drayton CC BY-SA 2.0
Barafundle Beach This pristine beach has been recognized for its outstanding features, including its dog-friendly policy, appeal to co...
Dave Smethurst
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Traeth Tywyn Mawr Beach
Linda Bailey
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Ogmore Slip Beach
Graham Horn
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Bembridge Beach
Martin Bodman
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Mothecombe Beach
Keith Burns
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Peffersands
Brendan and Ruth McCartney
Photo: Brendan and Ruth McCartney CC BY-SA 2.0
Lee-on-Solent The bathing water is a gently shelving resort beach adjacent to the shopping centre of Lee-on-the-Solent. More than 1...
Andrew King 
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Penzance Mounts Bay
Bob Jones
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Rinsey Head Beach Rinsey Head Beach is situated about 3 kilometers south west of Breage.
Jim Smillie
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Aberdour Black Sands Aberdour Black Sands beach is in Fife 400 meters south east of Aberdour.
Bob Crook
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Caister Point Caister-on-Sea is a small family beach resort and the sandy beach is backed by dunes. Caister Point beach is situated...
Tim Green from Bradford
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Jangye Ryne Beach
Paul Mercer
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Marloes Sands This beach offers a variety of attractions for different types of visitors. It welcomes dogs, making it a perfect spo...
Steve Daniels 
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Hoylake Red Rocks Beach
Sue Adair
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Leasowe Bay
Chris Downer 
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Great Yarmouth Pier Beach
Mark A Coleman
Photo: Mark A Coleman CC BY 3.0
Portwrinkle Portwrinkle is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sand and rock beach, approximately one kilometre wide, ...
Robin Lucas
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Gorran Haven Beach
Walter Baxter 
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Cocklawburn Beach Cocklawburn Beach is situated 3 kilometers north east of Ancroft in Northumberland.
Ray Beer
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Church Ope Cove Church Ope Cove is on the Isle of Portland on the Dorset coast. It is a sheltered pebble beach, approximately 700 met...
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