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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Cygnet Apartment

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

This spacious ground-floor period apartment forms part of a semi-detached house built in 1890 in the much favoured Duchy estate of Harrogate. Just a short walk from Harrogate to...

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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 £505 Cornwall Hideaways

Cinq 5 Zinc

Newquay Fistral Coastal Stay

Cinq 5 Zinc is a contemporary and inviting two-bedroom apartment, ideally located just a short walk from Newquay’s Fistral Beach, making it the perfect base for both adventure s...

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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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28 Rocklands

Newquay Newquay Coastal Stay

Awaken to the soothing sound of the ocean and breathtaking panoramic views of Tolcarne Beach at 28 Rocklands, a stylish and contemporary apartment that promises an unforgettable...

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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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Violet Cottage

Sussex Coastal Stay

With panoramic countryside views, elegant interiors and a wonderful sense of seclusion, Violet Cottage is made for romantic breaks. Whether exploring Sussex or simply relaxing t...

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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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From £442 Dorset Hideaways

Coach House Retreat

Beaminster And Beaminster Coastal Stay

Nestled in the much-loved market town of Beaminster, Coach House Retreat is a stylish and beautifully refurbished holiday cottage designed for comfort, relaxation and memorable ...

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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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Bearwood House

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

A fabulous, half-timbered property, a stone's throw from the picturesque Black and White Village Trail village of Pembridge. Bearwood House enjoys an idyllic rural setting with ...

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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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Wormsley Grange

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

Wormsley Grange is the perfect setting for a very special gathering of extended family or friends. Boasting exquisite boutique style accommodation including a separate games and...

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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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The Langley Tarne

Cornwall Coastal Stay

This romantic bolt-hole for two sits in the picturesque Cornish fishing village of Mousehole, 3 miles west of Penzance A short scenic bus ride that runs every 20 minutes to and ...

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Cornwall Excellent