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Kabelleger  David Gubler
Photo: Kabelleger David Gubler CC BY-SA 4.0
Shakespeare Beach
Martin Bodman
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Mothecombe Mothecombe is at the mouth of the Erme Estuary on the south coast of Devon. It is a remote sandy bay, approximately 3...
Philip Halling
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Porthcothan Porthcothan Bay is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a rural, sheltered sandy bay, approximately 400 metres wide,...
Amanda King
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Great Western Great Western Beach is a beautiful coastal spot that is perfect for relaxation and fun activities. This beach boasts ...
Sarah Charlesworth
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Spittal Beach
Sarah Charlesworth
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Mother Ivey\'s Bay
Albert Bridge
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Cranfield Beach Cranfield Beach is a beach in County Down.
Robin Stott 
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Shaldon Shaldon is at the mouth of the Teign Estuary on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach, approximately 1.3 kilo...
Sarah Charlesworth
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Ganavan Beach
Mr Eugene Birchall 
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Poole Harbour Rockley Sands Poole Harbour Rockley Sands beach lies in Dorset, 2 kilometers west of Turlin Moor.
Stephen McKay 
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Clacton Pier Beach Clacton Pier Beach lies in Essex, 300 meters south east of Clacton-on-Sea.
Jonathan Billinger
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Porthcawl Rest Bay Porthcawl Rest Bay beach lies 3 kilometers south of Kenfig, Bridgend.
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...
Oliver Dixon
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Dornoch Beach
Anne Burgess
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Cushendun Beach
Bob Ford
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Portland Harbour Castle Cove Portland Harbour Castle Cove is in Portland Harbour on the Dorset coast. It is a sheltered sandy cove, approximately ...
Trevor Rickard
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Porthcurnick Beach Porthcurnick Beach is approximately 1 kilometers north of Gerrans.
E Gammie
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New Quay North Beach
Steve Daniels 
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South Shields Beach
Dara Jasumani
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Pendine Morfa Bay
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