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tormentor
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Longniddry Beach
Shaun Ferguson
Photo: Shaun Ferguson CC BY-SA 2.0
Ilfracombe Hele Ilfracombe Hele Beach is a small cove at the resort of Ilfracombe on the north coast of Devon. It is a sheltered sand...
Eric Jones 
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Aberdaron Beach Aberdaron Beach is 200 meters south of Aberdaron in the county of Gwynedd.
Rossographer 
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Portstewart Strand Beach Portstewart Strand Beach is situated 2 kilometers south of Portstewart in County Londonderry.
Andy F
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Treyarnon Bay Treyarnon Bay is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a rural sheltered sandy bay approximately 200 metres wide, bac...
MJ Reilly
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Walton Walton is a popular resort with the second longest pier in Britain. The beach is sandy and backed by the promenade wh...
DS Pugh
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Saltburn Beach
Dan Friess
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Binnel Bay This shoreline may not offer an easy entry or a suitable spot for swimming. Furthermore, it is studded with stones an...
Rob Purvis
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St. Dogmaels Slipway Beach
Tony Maguire
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Bigbury-on-Sea North Bigbury-on-Sea North is close to the mouth of the River Avon on the south coast of Devon. The beach is approximately ...
Andrew Hill
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Haverigg Beach
Chris Gunns
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Whale Chine Although the beach has become somewhat inaccessible from the top due to erosion, it can still be reached by walking a...
John Myers
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Thorney Bay
Karl and Ali 
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Morecambe North Beach
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 ...
JHannanBriggs 
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Huttoft Beach
Chris Gunns 
Photo: Chris Gunns  CC BY-SA 2.0
Brewery Beach Brewery Beach is a beach in Rushen.
Tanya Dedyukhina
Photo: Tanya Dedyukhina CC BY 3.0
Great Yarmouth Power Station Beach
Jo Parker
Photo: Jo Parker CC BY-SA 2.0
Churston Cove Churston Cove beach lies 1 kilometers north west of Brixham, Torbay.
MJ Reilly
Photo: MJ Reilly CC BY-SA 2.0
Walton Beach
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