The Warren in Hay On Wye, Powys, Wales, boasts a serene and picturesque shingle shoreline, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the River Wye. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful day out, knowing that the water quality is classified as Sufficient by Natural Resources Wales. During the summer months, the water temperature is likely to range from 15°C to 18°C, perfect for a refreshing swim.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near The Warren, Hay On Wye (Powys) & surrounds
Rural Retreats
From £667
Ty Newydd is a period farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate, occupying a prominent position with breathtaking views over the Conwy estuary and towards the Carneddau Mountains of Snowd...
Rural Retreats
From £403
This secluded cottage is part of a small working farm high above Bodnant Gardens and two miles from the village of Eglwysbach. It enjoys stunning views of Snowdonia National Par...
Rural Retreats
From £585
Bryn Derw is a delightful and secluded cottage. Nestling in woodland and overlooking a field, it is completely tranquil. The property is located in the heart of the beautiful Bo...
Rural Retreats
From £667
Lletty is one of 10 self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower rea...
Rural Retreats
From £525
Set in the rolling Bodnant Estate with magnificent views of the River Conwy and the Snowdonia mountains beyond, Minafon is a secluded barn conversion, the perfect spot for a rom...
Rural Retreats
From £467
This a pretty stone cottage on the Bodnant Estate stands in a secluded position above the Eglwysbach valley with spectacular views towards the Snowdonia Mountains with accommoda...
Rural Retreats
From £697
Ty Newydd is a period farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate, occupying a prominent position with breathtaking views over the Conwy estuary and towards the Carneddau Mountains of Snowd...
Rural Retreats
From £612
Bryn Derw is a delightful and secluded cottage. Nestling in woodland and overlooking a field, it is completely tranquil. The property is located in the heart of the beautiful Bo...
The shoreline consists primarily of shingle. 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.
Bacterial levels are highly susceptible to storm runoff. Heavy rainfall in the local catchment is likely to trigger storm overflows and agricultural runoff, rendering the water temporarily unsafe.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as an inland river bathing water. River sites are heavily influenced by upstream rainfall, agricultural runoff, and storm overflows, with water flow changing quickly after rain.
Unknown 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 2025. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the Powys area.
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