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Portreath, Cornwall

Portreath lies on Cornwall's magnificent North-western coast, it occupies a picture-postcard valley setting of woods, streams and fine rural meadow-land, with its crowning glory being the beach lying beneath rugged cliffs topped with springy turf and heathers...

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Ramsgate, Kent

Ramsgate's harbour is constantly busy, this is known as a "Royal" harbour, made so by the landing here of King George IV in 1822...

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Ravenglass, Cumbria

Special for being the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, Ravenglass lies where three important rivers converge into the sea...

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Ravenscar, North Yorkshire

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Redcar, North Yorkshire

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Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire

The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?..

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Runswick Bay, North Yorkshire

Runswick Bay lies at the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, the village is tucked between rising cliffs at the western end of a lovely sweep of sand...

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Rye, East Sussex

Rye is a picturesque and historic town with cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside...

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Salcombe, Devon

Salcombe is a pleasant town with a happy atmosphere making it a joy to explore when you tire of lazing on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or need to relax after an energetic morning at sea...

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Salcombe Regis, Devon

Salcombe Regis is a coastal village near Sidmouth in East Devon, England. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1066 as "a manor called Selcoma" held by Osbern FitzOsbern,.....

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Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire

A lovely winding road drops down from the valley above to this small seaside resort and fishing haven...

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Saltfleet, Lincolnshire

The village is quite delightful, it is quiet and sleepy with an array of sturdy red-brick cottages...

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Salthouse, Norfolk

The village is renowned as a haven for wildlife, it is the place to go in winter if you want to see a good migratory flock of Snowbuntings, and other migratory birds who invade the area in vast numbers...

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Sandbanks, Dorset

Sandbanks near Poole, in Dorset, is known for its stunning award-winning sandy beaches, and as being one of the costliest places to live in the world...

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Sandsend, North Yorkshire

A wildly beautiful rugged coastal area with over two and a half miles of uninterrupted golden sand which in high summer is idyllic for holiday makers, and attractive to surfers...

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Sandwich, Kent

The town had prospered from its natural harbour for centuries, and by the 13th-century Sandwich had become a major port...

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Scarborough, North Yorkshire

To this day Scarborough remains a very popular resort and this delightful north coast town overlooks two magnificent sandy bays which are divided by a huge headland...

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Seaford, East Sussex

The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum...

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Seaton, Devon

The town is mostly Victorian and Edwardian in character, you only have to cast your eyes above today's modern shop fronts to see handsome overhanging bay windows which belong firmly to another era...

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Seaton Carew, County Durham

Seaton Carew lies at the edge of urbanised Hartlepool, it has seaside amusements and a lovely stretch of firm sand...

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