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Discussion in 'Queens Park Rangers' started by QPR999, Apr 23, 2013.

  1. QPR999

    QPR999 Well-Known Member
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    <somersault> And it will be for the rest of the week.....

    Where in your opinion is the best beach in the British Isles and Ireland for a quick break?

    My choice is Bosham, West Wittering near Chichester, W.Sussex.

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    I need to venture further afield.

    Does anyone else know any other hidden gems?
     
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    Some long sandy beaches in the North of Cornwall worth checking out if you don't mind going of the beaten track a bit. Blackpool if you want a hot dog next to a fruit machine. Bournemouth if you want to go clubbing after your day on the sand. Ireland if you want a proper break from it all. <ok>
     
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  3. jeffranger

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    Take a jolly boys outing to margate, beach is lovely but watch out when eating too many jellied eels!
     
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  4. Tramore Ranger

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    Tramore......obviously
     
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  5. DaveThomas

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    I have one I grew up on: long walk from Holywell in Eastbourne and watch tides but I usually have this to myself or have done on countless occasions:

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    At Mrs DT's holiday Cottage in Corfe then we go to studland on Perbeck:

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  6. Busy Being Headhunted

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    woolacombe bay for me, a long journey but worth it

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  7. DaveThomas

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    I used to work at Selsey and even surfed here
     
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  8. DaveThomas

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    I also surf at Polzeath

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    However 9's there is isn't much in England to compare to my local french beaches close to Beziers IMO and there are bloody miles of them: I **** you not ... miles and miles of empty beaches Get down there son

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  9. WBA2_QPR3

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    Some of the best beaches are found in Northumberland but its a long bloody way and inevitably freezing when you get there.

    I'd say Croyde Bay, Devon
     
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  10. Tramore Ranger

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    With DT about the beaches around the Beziers area of France, but i would also venture a tad further south towards the spanish border, St Cyprien onwards, simply stunning....
     
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    Is the Riviera cafe still there Dave? I used to go to Selsey in the early 80's.

    That looks amazing. I'll check it out. I'm still looking to get away for a week. Cheers Dave.
     
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  12. superHusky1

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    The beaches at Abersoch, North Wales, are very nice. Shame about the Welsh.
     
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  13. Dens Hoops

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    Banna Strand in Co Kerry, Dog's Bay in Connemara Co Galway, Keel Bay Achill Island Co Mayo.
     
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    Don't forget Ballybunion Dens.
     
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    Ciarrai what about Ballyheigue
     
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    South Wales, the Gower Peninsula has some stunning beaches...Rhossili is beautiful, and often good for surfing.

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    or Three Cliffs Bay...

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    Two of my favourites there, and the Gower is beautiful.
     
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    Donabate, just a few miles north of Dublin.
     
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    Has to be Felixstowe.

    They've removed the sewerage and you can feel each pebble under your hiking boots as you trudge along it's plentiful, natural extent.

    If you finish your day at sunset (behind you as you gaze out wondering if a lilo and a paddle is enough to escape) then you avoid the rush of adolescents in their clamour to imbibe copious alcohol under the pier and enhance the nations teen pregnancy statistics.

    Truly breathtaking.
     
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