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Andrew Curtis
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Ryhope East Beach
Daniel Kraft
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Shell Beach
Andy F
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Sennen Sennen Cove is 1.6 kilometres northeast of Lands End in Cornwall. It is a large sandy beach resort, approximately 940...
Lis Burke
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Leven East Beach
Trevor Hilton
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Rhoscolyn Borthwen Beach Rhoscolyn Borthwen Beach is situated about 900 meters east of Rhoscolyn.
Brian Henley
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Saunton Sands
Michael Murray
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Trevaunance Cove Trevaunance Cove is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sand and rock beach resort, approximately 250 metres wide...
andrew auger
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Bowleaze Cove Bowleaze Cove is just east Weymouth on the Dorset coast. It is a sand and pebble beach resort, approximately one kilo...
Maigheachgheal 
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Penbryn Beach
David Long
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Roan Head Beach Roan Head Beach is 2 kilometers south of Askam-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria.
Andy Radcliffe
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Kirk Michael Beach
David Dixon 
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Tenby South Beach The beach boasts a number of accolades including the Blue Flag Award, which guarantees high environmental and safety ...
Tony Atkin
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Ness Cove Ness Cove is on the south coast of Devon, just south of the mouth of the Teign Estuary. It is a remote, secluded sand...
Tony Atkin
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Kennack Sands
Richard Croft
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Clovelly Beach Clovelly Beach is located in Devon 800 meters north of Clovelly.
Andrew Abbott 
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Douglas Broadway Beach
Philip Pankhurst 
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Abbotsbury Beach Dogs are welcome throughout the entire year.
Jim Champion
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Vault Beach Vault Beach is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sand and shingle beach, approximately 730 metres wide, ...
Derek Harper
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Beacon Cove Beacon Cove beach lies in Torbay, 900 meters south of Torquay.
Nigel Homer
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Porthcawl Newton Bay Porthcawl Newton Bay beach is 700 meters south east of Newton in the county of Bridgend.
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