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Graham Hogg 
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Bay at the back of the Ocean Nestled at the southern end of the road lies a spectacular beach adorned with shimmering white sand and shells, affec...
Colin Vosper
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Ladram Bay
Bob Embleton
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Penzance Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherr...
Duncan MacDonald
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Golspie South Beach
Ross
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Ballywalter Beach Ballywalter Beach is situated about 600 meters south east of Ballywalter.
E Gammie
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Aber-Rhigian This charming pebble beach is accessible only by foot or boat.
Oliver Dixon 
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Dale Beach Experience an array of amenities and activities at our breathtaking beach, which has been awarded the Blue Flag Award...
Ian Greig 
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Penmaenmawr Beach
Trevor Rickard
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Langland Bay
Ian Murfitt 
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Largo East Beach
P L Chadwick
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Bognor Regis East Beach Bognor Regis East Beach is in West Sussex, 1 kilometers south of Felpham.
Stephen McKay 
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Clacton Pier Beach Clacton Pier Beach lies in Essex, 300 meters south east of Clacton-on-Sea.
Alan Bowring
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St. Marys Well Bay
Philip Halling
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Sandymouth Sandymouth is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by pebble...
Bob Jones
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Rinsey Head Beach Rinsey Head Beach is situated about 3 kilometers south west of Breage.
Jeremy Owen
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Freshwater West Beach This beach boasts a range of fantastic amenities, making it the perfect location for couples seeking a day out. The a...
Stephen McKay
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Dovercourt Beach
Christine Johnstone
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Crosby Mariners Road Beach
Gary Rogers
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Lusty Glaze Lusty Glaze is a picturesque Cornish beach, known locally as Lostyn Glas - which translates to a place to view blue b...
Peter Evans 
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Rhossili Bay
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