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St Annes North Beach
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Polstreath Polstreath is on the south coast of Cornwall. It is a remote sandy beach, approximately 330 metres wide, backed by cl...
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Largs Pencil Beach
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Runswick Bay Runswick Bay beach is situated about 36 kilometers north west of Scarborough.
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Hartland Quay Beach
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Paignton Sands
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Greatstone Beach
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Porth Trwyn Beach Porth Trwyn Beach is located in Isle of Anglesey 2 kilometers west of Llanfaethlu.
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Leigh Bell Wharf Beach
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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 ...
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Goodwick Harbour South Beach
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Poole Branksome Chine Poole Branksome Chine forms part of the 15 kilometre coastline of Poole Bay on the Dorset coast. It is a sandy beach ...
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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...
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Longniddry Beach
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Margate Walpole Bay
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St Ronan's Bay The beach located beneath the village of Baille Mor, adjacent to the bustling ferry pier, features stunning rocky whi...
Roger Smith
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Seaburn - Sunderland Seaburn Beach is a gently sloping sandy resort beach measuring approximately 1.5 kilometres in length to the north of...
Simon Carey
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Hove Beach
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Priory Bay On a sunny day, the beach resembles an exotic island that is not easily accessible. One can either hike through the w...
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Cwm yr Eglwys Beach Cwm Yr Eglwys is a breathtaking coastal village that boasts a small, yet charming sandy beach complete with convenien...
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