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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Riverain

Cumbria Coastal Stay

This award winning converted coach house dates back to the 1700s. It features a welcoming double height oak floored reception room with floor to ceiling arched windows. Its enor...

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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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From £250 Dorset Hideaways

Gardeners Cottage

Bridport And Chilcombe Coastal Stay

Rudge Farm Cottages are located in a wonderful rural setting amongst 20 acres of stunning countryside, and delightful Gardeners Cottage is one of the ten converted former farm b...

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Norfolk Excellent

West Runton

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Dorset Excellent

Highcliffe

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South East Excellent

St Helens

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Devon Excellent

Dittisham, Dart Estuary

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Adanac

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Looking for a holiday haven that combines ultimate comfort with complete tranquility in a breathtaking coastal setting? Adanac is a beautifully furnished four-bedroom property, ...

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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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From £194 Suffolk Hideaways

Yew Tree Barn

Suffolk Coastal Stay

In the grounds of a rare house painted by John Constable stands a newly converted barn in the heart of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Slightly elevated on t...

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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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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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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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From £306 Suffolk Hideaways

The Temple

Euston Coastal Stay

Perched high above the sweeping parklands of the Euston Hall Estate, The Temple is an extraordinary Palladian hideaway designed for an unforgettable romantic escape. Originally ...

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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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Anne's Hut (Monmouthshire)

Monmouthshire Coastal Stay

Anne’s Hut is actually two luxurious shepherd’s huts linked by a decking patio area, set in a green and totally secluded meadow and on the edge of a natural wood. Situated in th...

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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 £572 Suffolk Hideaways

The Cowshed at Green Valley Farm

Ubbeston Coastal Stay

Located in Ubbeston on Green Valley Farm, The Cowshed provides luxury, comfortable accommodation for two guests. There is an abundance of footpaths as well as one of the nationa...

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Norfolk Excellent