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Great beaches in UK

Anne Burgess
Photo: Anne Burgess CC BY-SA 2.0
Balmedie Beach Balmedie Beach is approximately 1 kilometers north east of Balmedie.
Sue Adair
Photo: Sue Adair CC BY-SA 2.0
Leasowe Bay
cowbridgeguidecouk
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Tresilian Bay
Ray Stanton
Photo: Ray Stanton CC BY-SA 2.0
Eastoke The bathing water is situated on the south coast of Hayling Island facing across the Solent. The bathing water is pri...
Tom Pennington
Photo: Tom Pennington CC BY-SA 2.0
Caldey Island Priory Bay Caldey Island Priory Bay beach is a beach in Pembrokeshire.
brian clark
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Denemouth South Beach
Mary and Angus Hogg
Photo: Mary and Angus Hogg CC BY-SA 2.0
Croy Beach
Simon Carey
Photo: Simon Carey CC BY-SA 2.0
Player's Beach This beach boasts a wide stretch of sand during low tide but regrettably, it diminishes significantly during high tid...
Iain Lees 
Photo: Iain Lees  CC BY-SA 2.0
Whitley Bay Whitley Bay Beach is a gently sloping sandy resort beach with occasional rocky outcrops in the inter-tidal area. The ...
Shaun Butler
Photo: Shaun Butler CC BY-SA 2.0
Sandy Haven Beach
Robin Drayton
Photo: Robin Drayton CC BY-SA 2.0
Porth Nobla Beach Porth Nobla Beach is situated 2 kilometers south east of Rhosneigr in Isle of Anglesey.
John Winterbottom
Photo: John Winterbottom CC BY-SA 2.0
Abereiddy Beach This beach is the proud recipient of the Green Coast Award for its sustainable practices. It is perfect for families ...
Tom Jolliffe
Photo: Tom Jolliffe CC BY-SA 2.0
Broadsands Broadsands beach is situated north east of Galmpton.
Steve Daniels 
Photo: Steve Daniels  CC BY-SA 2.0
Prestatyn Central Beach Prestatyn Central Beach is 1 kilometers north west of Prestatyn in the county of Denbighshire.
Trevor Rickard
Photo: Trevor Rickard CC BY-SA 2.0
New Quay Harbour Beach
Robin Lucas
Photo: Robin Lucas CC BY-SA 2.0
Shell Bay North Beach
Dave Smethurst
Photo: Dave Smethurst CC BY-SA 2.0
Ardwell Bay Ardwell Bay beach is a beach in Dumfries and Galloway.
Sebastian Ballard
Photo: Sebastian Ballard CC BY-SA 2.0
South Beach - Studland Bay From the months of May to September, it is required that dogs are kept on a leash while visiting the beach.
wfmillar
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Heads of Ayr Beach
Steve Daniels 
Photo: Steve Daniels  CC BY-SA 2.0
Hoylake Red Rocks Beach
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