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Darren Rosson
Photo: Darren Rosson CC BY-SA 2.0
Freathy Beach
Diliff
Photo: Diliff CC BY-SA 3.0
Broadstairs Joss Bay Broadstairs Joss Bay beach is about 2 kilometers north of Broadstairs.
Paul Glazzard
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Skipsea Beach
dinglefoot
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Woodside Bay This particular beach boasts a mixture of pebbles and sand, and is surrounded by a lush woodland. It is primarily fre...
Tom Jolliffe
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Goodrington Goodrington is on the south coast of Devon. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 900 metres wide, backed by Good...
Tom Pennington
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Manorbier Beach Manorbier Beach has been honored with the Green Coast Award for its pristine, eco-conscious environment. It is a fami...
Julian Dowse
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Broad Haven South Beach Bask in the natural beauty of the beach with a breathtaking view of the Church Rock. This dog-friendly spot is perfec...
Mick Garratt
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Seaton Carew North Beach
Walter Baxter 
Photo: Walter Baxter  CC BY-SA 2.0
Cocklawburn Beach Cocklawburn Beach is situated 3 kilometers north east of Ancroft in Northumberland.
Alex Liivet from Chester United Kingdom
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Gaddings Dam
Steve  F
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Ramsgate Sands Ramsgate Sands is a sandy resort beach with a promenade between the Royal Harbour and marina at the south and the whi...
Wendy Kirkwood
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Seilebost Beach
Derek Harper
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Shaldon Beach
Maigheachgheal 
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Doniford Beach
Chris Downer
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Shoeburyness Beach
David Dixon 
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Chorlton Water Park
Trevor Rickard
Photo: Trevor Rickard CC BY-SA 2.0
Shipload Bay
Bob Linsdell
Photo: Bob Linsdell CC BY 3.0
Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank East Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wid...
Leslie Barrie
Photo: Leslie Barrie CC BY-SA 2.0
Machrihanish Beach
Jim Champion
Photo: Jim Champion CC BY-SA 2.0
Milford-on-sea Milford-on-sea is a resort beach on the Hampshire coast with views of the Isle of Wight and the Needles. The beach is...
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