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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Church View Cottage (8)

Devon Coastal Stay

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the quaint market square, and situated in the small town of Hatherleigh in West Devon, delightful Church View Cottage offers superb accommodatio...

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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 £1,940 Cornwall Hideaways

Shore Edge

Portreath Portreath Coastal Stay

Shore Edge sits in a unique position looking over the picturesque beach and historic harbour of Portreath. From the minute that you walk through the gate, you cannot fail to be ...

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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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Witton View

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

A short drive from the popular Yorkshire Dales market town of Leyburn, Witton View is a historic cottage built in 1850 boasting wonderful modern comforts, stunning views and pic...

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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 £1,130 Dorset Hideaways

Beach View

Bournemouth And Southbourne Coastal Stay

This beautifully presented spacious, light and airy detached house, with four bedrooms, four bath/shower rooms occupying a stunning position directly on the sea front in Southbo...

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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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Foxhole Cottage (8)

Suffolk Coastal Stay

Foxhole Cottage is a beautifully refurbished cottage with a large spacious garden, set in the idyllic rural location of Framsden, Framlingham. Sleeping up to six adults and two ...

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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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Beauvoir Court Stables

Dorchester And Cerne Abbas Coastal Stay

This stylish and unique holiday retreat for two is nestled in a wonderful spot on the edge of the popular village of Cerne Abbas, and below its famous Giant which sits on the hi...

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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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Cleabarrow View

Cumbria Coastal Stay

Cleabarrow View, situated at the heart of the Lake District, has been beautifully renovated to create a stunning and desirable Lakeland property. Situated just outside the popul...

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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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From £232 Dorset Hideaways

Little India

Bridport And Bridport Coastal Stay

Little India is a wonderful timber cabin, beautifully appointed with comfort in mind, and sitting in a peaceful setting with views of the pretty countryside. Located in the attr...

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Cornwall Excellent