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752:Jordan Hill
747:Furzy Cliff
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649:Durdle Pier
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604:Mutton Cove
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115:John Carter
1183:Categories
1001:Swyre Head
964:Kimmeridge
954:Brandy Bay
924:Cow Corner
901:Arish Mell
866:Stair Hole
861:Dungy Head
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826:Bat's Head
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551:Abbotsbury
518:Eype Mouth
503:Golden Cap
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170:References
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644:Jurassica
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486:Black Ven
411:Beer Head
386:High Peak
356:Sandy Bay
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689:Weymouth
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589:Clay Ope
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244:20 April
238:BBC News
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192:14 April
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