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Nigel Chadwick
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Ravenglass Beach Ravenglass Beach is about 100 meters west of Ravenglass.
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...
E Gammie
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Aber-Rhigian This charming pebble beach is accessible only by foot or boat.
Ewan Stevenson
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Looe Hannafore Beach
Penny Mayes
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Neyland Slip Beach
Bob Embleton
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Penzance Wherry Town Beach
John Lucas 
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St Just Beach
Dara Jasumani
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St. Ishmaels Beach
N Chadwick 
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Walmer Beach (Deal)
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.
Sue Adair
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Meols Beach
Andy Farrington 
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Stranraer Cockle Shore Beach
Ian Greig 
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Penmaenmawr Beach
Richard Webb 
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Spittal Quay Beach
Andy Beecroft
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Filey Filey Beach is an extensive sandy resort beach on the Yorkshire coast. The designated bathing water area is 850 metre...
Ron Shirt
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Newbiggin Beach
dinglefoot
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Woodside Bay This particular beach boasts a mixture of pebbles and sand, and is surrounded by a lush woodland. It is primarily fre...
Simon Carey
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Dymchurch Beach
Christine Matthews
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Gorleston Beach Gorleston-on-Sea is a resort town that became popular in Edwardian times. It has a long sandy beach backed by a prome...
Ashley Dace 
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Lowestoft Kirkley Cliff Beach
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