Marazion, Cornwall Photograph: guardian.co.ukCarbis Bay, Cornwall Photograph: guardian.co.ukWoolacombe Sands, Devon Photograph: guardian.co.ukEastbourne Pier to Wish Tower, East SussexPhotograph: Julian Heath/Rex FeaturesVentnor, Isle of WightPhotograph: Robert Harding/GettyWhitby West Cliff, North Yorkshire Photograph: Peter Adams/CorbisSouthend-on-Sea, Essex, where three beaches fly the flag: Shoebury Common Beach, East Beach and Jubilee BeachPhotograph: Graham Robertson/GuardianFour of Bournemouth's beaches make the grade - Alum Chine, Durley Chine, Fisherman's Walk and Southbourne BeachPhotograph: www.britainonview.comLongsands at TynemouthPhotograph: Richard Klune/CorbisHerne Bay, KentPhotograph: Gideon Mendel/Corbis