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

Middleton-on-sea

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South East Excellent

Seagrove

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Devon Excellent

Westward Ho!

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Saundersfoot

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Beadale Cottage

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

Located in the west end of the unspoilt and popular village of Ampleforth, Beadale Cottage is a stunning three bedroom hideaway with smart interiors, extensive mature gardens an...

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Wales Excellent

Penmaenmawr

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South East Excellent

Birling Gap

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South East Excellent

Ventnor

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Nolton Haven

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Willowgarth House

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

A beautiful Grade II listed country retreat sleeping up to twelve guests across three floors, Willowgarth House boasts gorgeous decor and an array of little luxuries, including ...

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Somerset Excellent

Brean

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Broad Haven (South)

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North East Excellent

Low Newton

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Anglian Excellent

Anderby

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Albury House

Dorset Coastal Stay

Albury House is an impressive, thatched, 17th century home situated in the popular coastal village of Charmouth. Bursting with character and style, with two reception rooms and ...

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South East Excellent

Southend Thorpe Bay

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South East Excellent

Hillhead

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthkidney Sands

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South East Excellent

St Leonards

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Lark Rise

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

This delightful, two-bedroom cottage in the historic village of Boltby, a resting point for the Cleveland Way and true James Herriot country, is tucked away at the far end of th...

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Dorset Excellent

Bournemouth Pier

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Anglesey Excellent

Porth Dafarch

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South East Excellent

Brighton Kemptown

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Devon Excellent

Dartmouth Castle Cove

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Rampisham Hill Farm Barn

Beaminster And Hooke Coastal Stay

This light, airy barn, has been converted to a very high standard. Situated on a working sheep farm which has its own small scale wool spinning mill, it is just outside the pret...

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Cornwall Excellent

Upton Towans

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Wales Excellent

Rhossili

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Wales Excellent

Tresaith

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South East Excellent

Hampstead Heath (Mixed Pond)

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Argus Cottage

Cornwall Coastal Stay

This comfortable cottage is situated on the Pendeen Lighthouse site, on a majestic granite headland. It provides a hall, double bedroom with limited sea views, single bedroom, s...

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthallow

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Cornwall Excellent

Kennack Sands

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Wales Excellent

Col-Huw Beach (Llantwit Major)

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Marloes Sands

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The Old Forge

Worcestershire Coastal Stay

Simply oozing with traditional Cotswold charm, Grade II listed The Old Forge is your little slice of heaven, peacefully nestled into the impossibly picturesque and historic vill...

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Dorset Excellent

Lulworth Cove

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North East Excellent

Marske Sands

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Anglian Excellent

Dovercourt

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Anglian Excellent

Clacton

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Field Cottage & Garden Room

Worcestershire Coastal Stay

This delightful thatched cottage on the slopes of Bredon Hill, on the edge of the charming village of Elmley Castle, retains many period features. The charming Garden Room, prov...

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Cornwall Excellent