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Cotswold Country Park and Beach

Cotswold, South East
Excellent Water Quality
Data last verified: 08 Aug 2026

Bathers visiting Cotswold Country Park and Beach in Cotswold, South East will find a sand and shingle setting. Tested regularly during the bathing season, the location holds a current annual water quality classification of Excellent. The site was designated as an official bathing water site in 1998, supporting local outdoor recreation.

15.7°C
Air Temp
6.1 mph
Wind Speed
High Tide
in 0h 41m
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Live Water Quality

95
Excellent
Safe for swimming
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Air Temp

15.7°C
Comfortable

Weather

Clear sky
15.7°C

Tide

High Tide
in 0h 41m

Water Quality

Excellent
Safe for swimming

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Quick Overview

Sand & Shingle beach
Family friendly
Dog friendly
(winter)
Parking nearby
Toilets
Café

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Beach Type
Sand, Shingle
Water Quality
Excellent
Avg. Air Temp
15.7°C
Swimming
Highly recommended

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The Lodge at Lake 12
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4.8 • 120m away
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4.8 • 120m away
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Reference Information

Full Tide Times
High 05:10 0.2m
Low 07:30 0.0m
High 08:58 0.1m
Low 12:08 -0.4m
Sediment Type
Sand, Shingle

The shoreline consists primarily of sand, shingle. Sediment type dictates underfoot comfort, wave energy absorption, and the water's clarity when currents stir up the seabed.

Annual Rating
Excellent

Water quality is classified as excellent, meeting the highest cleanliness standards. Bacterial counts (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) are consistently low, posing negligible health risks.

Rainfall Impact
Low Risk

This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.

Monitoring Authority
Environment Agency

Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.

Water Body Type
Inland Lake

Monitored as an inland lake bathing water. Inland lakes and reservoirs have low water circulation compared to tidal waters, meaning bacterial levels can persist longer after rainfall.

Sewerage Provider
Thames Water Utilities Limited

Thames Water Utilities Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.

Designated Year
1998

Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1998. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.

County / District
Cotswold

Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Cotswold area.

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