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M J Richardson 
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Ardrossan Boydston Beach Ardrossan Boydston Beach is situated 900 meters north west of Ardrossan in North Ayrshire.
Oliver Dixon
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Tresaith Beach
Richard Slessor
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Aberdeen Beach Aberdeen Beach is situated about 600 meters north east of Hanover.
Eric Jones
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Trefor Beach
Robin Drayton
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Barafundle Beach This pristine beach has been recognized for its outstanding features, including its dog-friendly policy, appeal to co...
Richard Baker
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Dunster Beach Dunster is on the Somerset coast overlooking the Bristol Channel. It is a sand and pebble beach resort, approximately...
mattbuck category
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Windermere, Lakeside YMCA Windermere Lakeside YMCA bathing water is on the western edge of the lake in the south basin. It is a shallow sloping...
Dave Fergusson
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Lower Largo Beach
John McLeish
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Millport Bay
Robin Lucas
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Gorran Haven Beach
Roger Smith
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Seaham Hall Beach Seaham Hall Beach is a gently sloping resort beach with the designated area measuring approximately 800 metres in len...
Peter Church
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Singing Sands
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.
David P Howard
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East Runton East Runton beach is a rural beach with cliffs and a rocky foreshore. At low tide there is an expanse of sand. The vi...
Robert Cuthill
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Black Pill Rock Beach Black Pill Rock Beach is in Swansea 2 kilometers north east of West Cross.
Alec MacKinnon
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Doonfoot Beach
Tony Atkin
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Bantham Beach Bantham Beach is approximately 1 kilometers east of Bigbury-on-Sea.
Derek Harper
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Shaldon Beach
David Smith 
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Newtown Creek Although it is listed as a beach, this location may not fully qualify as such. Instead, it is a popular spot for yach...
Simon Carey
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Brighton Kemptown Beach
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