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John Davies
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Holland Beach
Martin Bodman
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East Looe Beach
bunberyist
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Gyllyngvase Gyllyngvase is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 350 metres wide, backed by t...
Christine Matthews
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Cromer Cromer is a popular resort on the North Norfolk coast. The beach has a promenade behind and the town on low cliffs ab...
Atelier Joly
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Winchelsea Beach
Mick Lobb
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Port Eynon Bay Port Eynon Bay beach is approximately 600 meters south east of Port Eynon.
Bob Embleton
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Penzance Wherry Town Beach
Trevor Rickard
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Porthbeor Beach Porthbeor Beach is located in Cornwall 3 kilometers south of Gerrans.
Anne Burgess 
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Beaches on Iona Port Ban Located on the west coast of Iona, this beach cove boasts unparalleled beauty that is sure to impress any visitor. It...
N Chadwick 
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Walmer Beach (Deal)
Bob Embleton
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Wherry Town Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherr...
Steve Daniels 
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Crinnis Beach
Chris Downer
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Bournemouth Manor Steps Beach Bournemouth Manor Steps Beach is located 79 kilometers east of Wick in the county of Dorset.
Nick Andrews
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Brandy Cove Brandy Cove beach is in Swansea, 1 kilometers south east of Bishopston.
Oliver Dixon 
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Seahouses South Beach
Gary Rogers
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Ainsdale Beach Ainsdale Beach is about 13 kilometers north west of Sefton.
Deborah Tilley
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Llanelli Beach
Chris Downer
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Boscombe Beach - Bournemouth Dogs welcome between October and April
Sandra White
Photo: Sandra White CC BY-SA 2.0
Amble Links Beach Amble Links Beach is located 2 kilometers east of Amble in the county of Northumberland.
Bob Embleton
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Long Rock Beach
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