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Derek Harper 
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Torre Abbey Torre Abbey is on the south coast of Devon at Torquay. It is a large sandy beach resort, approximately 800 metres wid...
alan marshall
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Carreg Wen Beach Carreg Wen Beach is located in Gwynedd 500 meters south of Borth-y-Gêst.
mvghuber
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Magilligan Downhill Strand Beach
Peter Wasp
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Saundersfoot Beach The beach boasts numerous amenities that make it an excellent destination for families and couples alike. It has been...
Dave Croker 
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Rhossili North Beach Rhossili North Beach is situated about 2 kilometers south west of Llangennith, Llanmadoc and Cheriton.
Bob Embleton
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Wherry Town Mounts Bay is on the south coast of Cornwall. There are four designated bathing waters located around the bay - Wherr...
Basher Eyre 
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Littlehampton Sea Road Beach
Stanley Howe
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Inverbervie Beach
Sarah Eve Armstrong 
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Earlsferry Shell Bay
Dara Jasumani
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Pendine Morfa Bay
Graham Horn
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Watcombe Bay Watcombe Bay is a secluded beach that can only be reached through boat or kayak, or by abseiling down from the surrou...
Nicholas Mutton
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Padstow Beach
Andrew King 
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Penzance Mounts Bay
Bob Embleton
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St Ouen\'s Bay Le Port Beach
Tony Atkin
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Bovisand Beach Bovisand Beach is located in Devon 1 kilometers west of Down Thomas.
Trevor Durritt LRPS
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Shoebury East Shoebury East Beach is a long sandy/shingle beach that is backed by a large area of open grassland. It is a gently sh...
Martin Bodman
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Mewslade Bay East Beach
Ray Stanton
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Eastoke The bathing water is situated on the south coast of Hayling Island facing across the Solent. The bathing water is pri...
cowbridgeguidecouk
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Tresilian Bay
Julieanne Savage
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Southend Three Shells Beach
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