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, Fellfoot

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Devon Excellent

Oddicombe

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Cornwall Excellent

Swanpool

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Wales Excellent

Dyffryn (Llanendwyn)

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The Renoir Sea View Suite at The Corbyn Apartments

Devon Coastal Stay

Located within the prestigious Corbyn Apartments, overlooking the picturesque Torquay seafront, the Sea View Suite offers a haven of luxury and tranquillity. This beautiful prop...

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Yorkshire Excellent

Whitby

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Kent Excellent

West Beach, Whitstable

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South East Excellent

Saltdean

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Cornwall Excellent

Mexico Towans

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From £605 Dorset Hideaways

Landward Cottage (Isle of Wight)

Niton Niton Coastal Stay

This is the middle cottage on the St Catherine’s Lighthouse site and offers accommodation for four guests. It features entrance hall, sitting room, fully fitted kitchen with din...

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Freshwater East

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North East Excellent

Seaton Sluice

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Devon Excellent

Dawlish Coryton Cove

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Wales Excellent

Llanishen Reservoir

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The Old Bakery (4)

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

An opportunity for up to four guests to enjoy this dog-friendly period, detached Cotswold stone property, using just two of the three bedrooms. The Old Bakery is enviably locate...

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Wales Excellent

Pendine

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Penally

1 tip

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Dorset Excellent

Studland Knoll House

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Devon Excellent

Anstey's Cove (Torquay)

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From £605 Cornwall Hideaways

Brook Cottage (Cornwall)

Padstow Trevose Head Coastal Stay

Presented in association with Trinity House, Trevose Head Lighthouse lies on a headland between sandy beaches, four miles west of Padstow. Brook Cottage is one of four delightfu...

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North East Excellent

Tynemouth Long Sands South

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Devon Excellent

Babbacombe

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Devon Excellent

Torre Abbey

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Manorbier

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Kingfishers Cove

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Nestled within sight of the RSPB reserve at Titchwell, and within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kingfishers Cove is an idyllic coastal retreat for groups of family or ...

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Cornwall Excellent

Polstreath

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South East Excellent

Southwick

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South East Excellent

Yaverland

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Dorset Excellent

Christchurch Avon Beach

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From £327 Dorset Hideaways

Poacher's Cottage

Dorchester And Buckland Newton Coastal Stay

Lying within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Poacher's Cottage is one of four charming Victorian farm workers cottages, which sit proudly within the pretty villag...

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Dorset Excellent

Shell Bay North

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Cornwall Excellent

Pentewan

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Cornwall Excellent

Sandymouth

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Abermawr

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The Stone Barn

Shropshire Coastal Stay

The Stone Barn is a charming barn conversion that has been refurbished to an exceptional standard while still retaining its original charm and character, to make the perfect lux...

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Norfolk Excellent

Great Yarmouth North

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Kent Excellent

Margate Fulsam Rock

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Yorkshire Excellent

Withernsea

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Anglian Excellent

Rutland Water Whitwell Creek

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Raphael Rooms

Northamptonshire Coastal Stay

Set within Ashton Wold House and overlooking beautiful woodland, the Raphael Rooms offer a charming retreat featuring three elegant bedrooms and a collection of original artwork...

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Cornwall Excellent