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Dennis Turner
Photo: Dennis Turner CC BY-SA 2.0
West Kirby West Kirby's sandy beach is approximately two kilometres long and faces south west over the Dee estuary. A large stre...
Trevor Rickard
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Mawgan Porth Mawgan Porth is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a rural, sandy beach, approximately 720 metres wide, backed by ...
John Firth
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Criccieth West End Beach
Martin Bodman
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Soar Mill Cove
David Lally
Photo: David Lally CC BY-SA 2.0
The Bar
Steve Daniels 
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South Shields Beach
Roger Gilbertson
Photo: Roger Gilbertson CC BY-SA 2.0
Achmelvich Beach Achmelvich Beach is situated in the county of Highland, 400 meters west of Achmelvich.
Eric Jones
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Menai Bridge St Georges Pier Beach
Robin Drayton
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Gorran Haven Vault Beach
Nick Earl
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Limeslade Bay
Oast House Archive 
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Dymchurch North Beach
Helmut Zozmann 
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Dover Harbour Beach
Graham Horn
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Stokes Bay
Edward Clack
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Southend Westcliff Bay
Mike Dodman
Photo: Mike Dodman CC BY-SA 2.0
Porthoustock Porthoustack is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote pebble beach, approximately 240 metres wide, backed by...
Tom Pennington
Photo: Tom Pennington CC BY-SA 2.0
Manorbier Beach Manorbier Beach has been honored with the Green Coast Award for its pristine, eco-conscious environment. It is a fami...
David Smith 
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Newtown Creek Although it is listed as a beach, this location may not fully qualify as such. Instead, it is a popular spot for yach...
Jon Wornham
Photo: Jon Wornham CC BY-SA 2.0
Garwick Beach
Jim Champion
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Chapman's Pool This beach is open to dogs throughout the year.
UserJamesmcmahon
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St. Andrews East Sands
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