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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Wales Excellent

Penbryn

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Anglesey Excellent

Traeth Lligwy

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Yorkshire Excellent

Hornsea

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Norfolk Excellent

Mundesley

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Mermaid Gaze

Newquay Porth Coastal Stay

Mermaid Gaze is the perfect coastal retreat for families or couples seeking a mix of relaxation and seaside adventure. Located in the heart of Newquay on the Cornish coast, this...

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Dorset Excellent

Christchurch Friar`s Cliff

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Dorset Excellent

Hive

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Wales Excellent

Morfa Nefyn

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Anglesey Excellent

Aberffraw

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The Little Hawthorns

Polzeath Roserrow Coastal Stay

Tucked away among the serene surroundings of Roserrow, just a stone's throw away from Polzeath and the stunning North Coast, lies The Little Hawthorns. This charming and spaciou...

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Norfolk Excellent

West Runton

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Dorset Excellent

Highcliffe

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South East Excellent

St Helens

1 tip

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Devon Excellent

Dittisham, Dart Estuary

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From £965 Dorset Hideaways

Lower Fifehead Farm

Wimborne And Blandford Coastal Stay

Located in the mid-Dorset village of Fifehead St Quintin and surrounded by glorious countryside, Lower Fifehead Farm is a beautiful Grade II listed property with generous and fl...

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Anglian Excellent

Jaywick

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Cornwall Excellent

Gwithian Towans

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Cornwall Excellent

Tolcarne

1 tip

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Cornwall Excellent

Treyarnon Bay

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Bull Hollow Cottage

Shropshire Coastal Stay

This romantic retreat offers a fairytale-style escape to a cosy cottage, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Hidden within 10 acres of undisturbed private woodland, B...

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Wales Excellent

Aberdyfi Rural

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Devon Excellent

Mill Bay

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Wales Excellent

Llangrannog

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North East Excellent

Redcar Lifeboat Station

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Mill Hill

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Mill Hill is a gorgeous, bright and spacious modern barn conversion set in the peaceful countryside village of Tittleshall. With super-king size beds in every room, stylish luxu...

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Yorkshire Excellent

Flamborough South Landing

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Anglesey Excellent

Silver Bay Rhoscolyn

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South East Excellent

Shanklin

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Dorset Excellent

Poole Canford Cliffs Chine

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Samphire

Aldeburgh Coastal Stay

Set just a 10-minute seafront stroll from Aldeburgh’s vibrant High Street, Samphire is a stylish coastal retreat offering sea views from the main sitting room and master bedroom...

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Devon Excellent

Teignmouth Holcombe

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Devon Excellent

Bantham

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Wales Excellent

Fairbourne

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Dorset Excellent

Church Ope Cove

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Heath House

Suffolk Coastal Stay

Located at the northern edge of Thorpeness, Heath House is a striking architect-designed coastal retreat with uninterrupted sea views and light-filled living spaces that flow ef...

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Cornwall Excellent

Duporth

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthcothan

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North East Excellent

Druridge Bay North

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Cornwall Excellent

Downderry

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From £1,316 Suffolk Hideaways

17 Market Place

Southwold Coastal Stay

Located in the heart of Southwold, 17 Market Place is a beautifully restored four-bedroom cottage with allocated parking, effortlessly blending historic charm with modern luxury...

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Norfolk Excellent