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Eric Jones
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Rhosneigr Traeth Crigyll Beach Rhosneigr Traeth Crigyll Beach is situated in the county of Isle of Anglesey, 700 meters north west of Rhosneigr.
Dara Jasumani
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Pendine Morfa Bay
Pauline Eccles
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Barricane Beach
Brenda Kock 
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Felpham The bathing water is situated on the south coast in West Sussex, adjacent to the town of Felpham. The bathing water i...
Andrew Smith
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Montrose Beach
Peter Jordan
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Christchurch Highcliffe Castle Christchurch Highcliffe Castle is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wid...
keith stuart
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Hartland Quay Beach
Phillip Perry
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Eastbourne North Beach
Anne Burgess
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Scourie Beach
Graham Taylor
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Colwyn Bay Pier Beach Colwyn Bay Pier Beach is 400 meters north east of Colwyn Bay in the county of Conwy.
Mike Smith
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Chesil Cove Chesil Cove beach is approximately 200 meters south of Chiswell.
Peter Levy
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Burnham Yacht Club Beach Burnham Yacht Club Beach is approximately 1 kilometers south of Burnham-on-Sea.
Sarah Charlesworth
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Hollicombe 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...
John McLeish
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Millport Bay
John Davies
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Holland Beach
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 Jolliffe
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Broadsands Broadsands beach is situated north east of Galmpton.
Chris Gunns
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Whale Chine Although the beach has become somewhat inaccessible from the top due to erosion, it can still be reached by walking a...
Footprints
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Beachlands West The bathing water is situated on the south coast of Hayling Island facing across the Solent. The bathing water is pri...
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