West Kirby's picturesque beach boasts a stunning estuary shoreline, with soft sand and scenic views. The Environment Agency's annual water quality classification rates the bathing water as Sufficient, making it a great spot for a summer dip. With the Irish Sea's warm waters, the average summer temperature is around 17°C.
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Kirby Cottage is a secluded two bedroom cottage located in the pretty village of Harome which lies in the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on...
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From £483
This fine cottage offers comfortable living in a historic setting, next to the former Cheshire Hunt Inn from which the Hunt used to ride. It enjoys wonderful country views and i...
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This fine cottage offers comfortable living in a historic setting, next to the former Cheshire Hunt Inn from which the Hunt used to ride. It enjoys wonderful country views and i...
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From £526
This fine cottage offers comfortable living in a historic setting, next to the former Cheshire Hunt Inn from which the Hunt used to ride. It enjoys wonderful country views and i...
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From £720
The Longbarn is an award winning Grade II listed luxury home fully renovated and beautifully furnished inside and out to make the most of its position and the exceptional views ...
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Welcome to The Barn at Plas Ashpool, an enchanting haven where rustic charm meets modern luxury in the heart of The Vale Of Clwyd. Original exposed beams and brickwork blend wit...
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Welcome to The Barn at Plas Ashpool, an enchanting haven where rustic charm meets modern luxury in the heart of The Vale Of Clwyd. Original exposed beams and brickwork blend wit...
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Dolbelidr is a charming Grade II* arts and crafts style house set in the beautiful vale of Clwyd, making it the perfect setting for a special gathering of extended family or fri...
The shoreline consists primarily of sand. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.
Water complies with minimum legal safety limits. However, higher bacterial levels are occasionally recorded, indicating moderate vulnerability to runoff.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as a transitional or estuarine bathing water. Estuarine sites experience a mix of tidal ocean flushing and river discharge, causing fluctuating salinity and water quality.
United Utilities Water Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1991. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Wirral area.
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