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Friday, 18 May 2007, 16:04 GMT 17:04 UK

In pictures: UK beaches

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A survey of UK beaches has found that 63% have 'excellent' bathing water. Jill Brown sent this image of Chesil Beach near Burton Bradstock, Dorset.

Image: Simon Burfield

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This picture of Hollicombe Beach, near Torquay, was taken on August bank holiday by Simon Burfield.

Image: Marion Webster

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Marion Webster took this picture during an Easter visit to the island of Barra in the Western Isles, Scotland.

Image: Judith Moore

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Three aspiring surfers strike a pose at Sennen Beach in Cornwall. Sent in by Judith Moore from Nottinghamshire.

Image: Mark Kelly

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Mark Kelly and friends enjoying a sunny day out at Porthtowan, Cornwall.

Image: Gary Sutherland

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Carradale Bay on Scotland's Kintyre Peninsula is a hidden gem with a mile of gently sloping sand, says Gary Sutherland.

Image: Eric O'Brien

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Eric O'Brien sent this photograph of Alnmouth in Northumberland.

Image: Ian Bridgwood

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Cromer Beach, Norfolk, is a "wonderful place" says Ian Bridgwood.

Image: Oliver Bell

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A picture of Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsula, South Wales. Sent in by Oliver Bell.

Lynda Battersby sent in this one

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Lynda Battersby: "The end of a perfect day. Marazion, West Cornwall." Send your pictures to yourpics@bbc.co.uk

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