What does an 'Excellent' water quality rating mean?

'Excellent' is the highest official designation awarded under UK Bathing Water Regulations. It signifies extremely low bacterial levels based on 4 years of continuous sampling.

How does heavy rainfall affect coastal water quality?

Heavy rain can cause surface runoff and storm overflow discharges. SwimSafe UK displays live Short Term Pollution (STP) risk warnings when rainfall threatens temporary water quality.

UK Beaches with Excellent Water Quality | Environment Agency Certified

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North West Excellent

Windermere, Rayrigg Meadow

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Wales Excellent

Port Eynon Bay

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Anglian Excellent

Ingoldmells

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Devon Excellent

Slapton Sands Torcross

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The Farmhouse, Nether Hall Estate

Suffolk Coastal Stay

This magnificent Grade II listed farmhouse dating from the 17th century sits proudly within 500 acres of the beautiful Nether Hall Estate, comprising of extensive parkland, wood...

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthminster

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Cornwall Excellent

Northcott Mouth

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Dorset Excellent

Portland Harbour Castle Cove

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Devon Excellent

Hollicombe

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From £436 Suffolk Hideaways

Weavers Mark Cottage

Palgrave Coastal Stay

Weavers Mark Cottage is a stylish one-bedroom Grade II listed barn in Palgrave, converted in 2023 and all ground floor for easy living. The bedroom features a 5’ king-size bed, ...

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Anglesey Excellent

Llanddona

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South East Excellent

Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond)

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South East Excellent

Lepe

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Devon Excellent

Thurlestone North

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Cherrystone Barn

Sussex Coastal Stay

Cherrystone Barn is a bespoke oak framed barn, beautifully refurbished in a contemporary style while retaining many of its original features, and providing a state of the art bo...

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Cornwall Excellent

Coverack

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Wales Excellent

Cold Knap Barry

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Dorset Excellent

Durdle Door East

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Cornwall Excellent

Fistral South

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From £485 Cornwall Hideaways

Little September Cottage

Polzeath Roserrow Coastal Stay

Little September Cottage is a lovely spacious three-bedroom house in the heart of Roserrow, surrounded by luscious green fields. The house is beautifully appointed, tastefully f...

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Devon Excellent

Woolacombe Village

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Wales Excellent

Aberdaron

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North East Excellent

Redcar Stray

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Dorset Excellent

Durdle Door West

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Bakers Cottage

Dorset Coastal Stay

Bakers Cottage is a charming and cosy stone cottage, located in the historic town of Shaftesbury; known for its picturesque views, mediaeval architecture, vibrant high street, a...

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Wales Excellent

Sandy Bay Porthcawl

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Broad Haven (Central)

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Druidston Haven

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Poppit West

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The Anchorage

Dorset Coastal Stay

This stunning holiday retreat sits just steps away from popular Hive Beach, and offers light and airy accommodation, and all that you could wish for in a holiday home for eight ...

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Wales Excellent

Tywyn

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South East Excellent

Totland Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Poldhu Cove

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

West Angle

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From £455 Suffolk Hideaways

Downbridge Lodge

Hoxne Coastal Stay

From picturesque villages to stunning coastlines, it's little wonder East Anglia has been named the top UK destination in the Lonely Planet Best in Travel for 2025. This delight...

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Kent Excellent

Tankerton

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South East Excellent

Seaford

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South East Excellent

Gurnard

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Dorset Excellent

Weymouth Lodmoor

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Minafon

Conwy Coastal Stay

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...

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Cornwall Excellent