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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Lodesman Cottage

Kent Coastal Stay

On the North Foreland Lighthouse site above Broadstairs, this delightful cottage features entrance hall, fully fitted kitchen, sitting room, dining room, bathroom and two double...

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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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Garth Iwrch

Conwy Coastal Stay

This beautiful secluded farmhouse on the Bodnant Estate, is high on the shoulder of a valley with magnificent views towards the Denbigh moors. It retains many period features in...

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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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East Lodge, Langham Hall

Dedham Coastal Stay

Located within the beautiful Langham Hall Estate in the heart of Constable Country, East Lodge is a charming Lutyens inspired Edwardian gatehouse offering a peaceful and romanti...

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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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Apple Barn

Devon Coastal Stay

Apple Barn is a high quality modern conversion in an excellent unspoiled coastal position within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, situated at the head of a va...

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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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Bearwood House & Cottage

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

Perfect for that large gathering to celebrate something special, enjoy endless entertainment provided by the hot tub, games barn, arboretum, loggia, sunken garden, games console...

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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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From £572 Suffolk Hideaways

The Dairy at Green Valley Farm

Ubbeston Coastal Stay

Located in Ubbeston on Green Valley Farm, this charming former dairy has been converted into a wonderful hideaway for a romantic stay with all that you could want as a home from...

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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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Sheepscombe Byre

Gloucestershire Coastal Stay

Cool and airy in summer and cosy in winter, Sheepscombe Byre boasts stunning views across the rolling hills and beyond. Deceptively spacious, well equipped and a short amble to ...

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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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Hunter Court

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

Set in the idyllic Cotswold village of Clanfield, this substantial home is very spacious and is tastefully decorated with a relaxed, family home feel. The five acre property com...

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Cornwall Excellent