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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South East Excellent

Calshot

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Cornwall Excellent

Maenporth

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Anglian Excellent

Brightlingsea

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South East Excellent

Southend Three Shells

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Godrevy

Lizard Lizard Point Coastal Stay

The smallest of six former lighthouse keepers' cottages located on the southern-most tip of mainland Britain, Godrevy is a perfect romantic escape for two with dazzling scenery ...

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Devon Excellent

Sidmouth Jacobs Ladder

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Devon Excellent

Maidencombe

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Wales Excellent

Llandanwg

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Devon Excellent

Ladram Bay

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From £1,199 Dorset Hideaways

The Anchorage

Bridport And Burton Bradstock Coastal Stay

This stunning holiday retreat sits just steps away from popular Hive Beach, and offers light and airy accommodation, and all that you could wish for in a holiday home for eight ...

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Cornwall Excellent

Vault Beach

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Cornwall Excellent

Polzeath

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Whitesands

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North East Excellent

Tynemouth King Edwards Bay

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All Views

Dorset Coastal Stay

Located just steps away from popular Hive Beach on Dorset's stunning Jurassic Coast, magnificent All Views has been prepared to a 5-star standard with six bedrooms and six luxur...

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Cornwall Excellent

Gwynver

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Wales Excellent

Llanrhystud

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North East Excellent

Druridge Bay South

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South East Excellent

Cowes

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The Watermill

Cornwall Coastal Stay

Nestled within the beautiful Whitehay Estate, The Watermill is a charming country cottage surrounded by 65 acres of lush countryside, farmland, ancient woodland trails and a gen...

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Dorset Excellent

Poole Sandbanks Peninsular

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Dorset Excellent

Kimmeridge Bay

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Dorset Excellent

West Bay (West)

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Cornwall Excellent

Polkerris

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The Lodge, Wherstead

Wherstead Coastal Stay

Located in the village of Wherstead on the Shotley Peninsula, The Lodge is a stylish single storey retreat that combines contemporary comfort with a peaceful countryside setting...

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Cornwall Excellent

Gyllyngvase

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthgwidden

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Cornwall Excellent

Booby's Bay

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Norfolk Excellent

Hemsby

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The Shires

Cornwall Coastal Stay

An attractive converted barn on the outskirts of St Agnes. The Shires has been restored into a bright, modern holiday home with room for up to four guests. Combining modern feat...

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Dorset Excellent

Seatown

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Suffolk Excellent

Southwold The Pier

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Devon Excellent

Bigbury-on-Sea South

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Cornwall Excellent

Church Cove

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Elm Retreat

Cumbria Coastal Stay

Elm Retreat is set in the beautiful grounds of Blencowe Hall, in a secluded spot on the banks of the River Petteril. This architect designed little hut is the perfect romantic s...

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Cornwall Excellent

Mawgan Porth

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North West Excellent

Silecroft

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Anglian Excellent

Skegness

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Norfolk Excellent

Great Yarmouth South

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5 Fernhill

Cornwall Coastal Stay

See the sea from this stunning apartment which enjoys panoramic sea views and is set within an exclusive development of nine beautiful holiday apartments in the heart of Carbis ...

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Cornwall Excellent