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Ian Medcalf
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Llanon Beach
Chris Downer
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Osmington Beach Dogs are welcome throughout the year
Ian Paterson 
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Splash Point
Stephen McKay
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Helensburgh Beach
Ulrich Hartmann
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Trebarwith Strand Trebarwith Strand is on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a fairly remote, sandy bay, approximately 800 metres wide,...
Tony Atkin
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Bovisand Beach Bovisand Beach is located in Devon 1 kilometers west of Down Thomas.
Nigel Chadwick
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West Bay, Westgate The bathing water is situated on the north Kent coast adjacent to the town of Westgate-on-Sea. It is a gently shelvin...
Anne Burgess
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Balmedie Beach Balmedie Beach is approximately 1 kilometers north east of Balmedie.
Alexey Komarov
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Birling Gap Birling Gap beach is located in East Sussex 200 meters south west of Birling Gap.
Simon Palmer
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Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach Dogs welcome all year round
Forester
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Freshwater East Beach The beach has been granted the prestigious Green Coast Award, attesting to its commitment to environmental conservati...
Alan Bowring
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St. Marys Well Bay
Gary Rogers
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Gullane Beach
Ian Rushin
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Craig Du Beach Craig Du Beach or Black Rock Sand Beach is located in Gwynedd 2 kilometers west of Morfa Bychan.
originalpickaxe
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Leigh Bell Wharf Leigh Bell Wharf beach is a small sandy beach in the old town of Leigh-on-Sea, just to the west of Southend-on-Sea. I...
Nick R
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Traigh a Mhill Nestled in seclusion lies a charming inlet boasting pristine white sands and deep waters. Aptly named "Inlet of the r...
Roger Crowther
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The Gannel Estuary Enjoy the natural beauty of the Gannel Estuary, a tidal river that can be discovered during low tide. This estuary, o...
Shaun Ferguson
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Wheelers Bay Bonchurch to Ventnor offers a lovely walk that is easily accessible via a wheelchair or pushchair. However, it should...
Andrew Curtis
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Dalton Burn Beach
Chris Plunkett
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Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias Beach Colwyn Bay Porth Eirias Beach is located in Conwy 900 meters north east of Colwyn Bay.
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