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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Hescwm Barn

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

Hescwm Barn is a beautifully restored stone hideaway tucked at the end of a peaceful woodland track. Inside, exposed stone, oak beams and a glowing wood-burning stove create a w...

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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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From £600 Cornwall Hideaways

Deugh an Chy

Lizard Porthleven Coastal Stay

Tucked away in a rural setting between Porthleven and Marazion, Deugh an Chy is a much-loved Cornish cottage that can comfortably accommodate seven guests. Embraced by open coun...

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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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Wynn Cottage (2)

Oxfordshire Coastal Stay

Beautifully presented and a perfect romantic escape, Wynn Cottage is a charming, mid-terrace, double-fronted honey-stone cottage in the heart of the picturesque village of Adder...

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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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From £600 Suffolk Hideaways

Dons Barn, Grove Farm

Edwardstone Coastal Stay

Framed by orchard gardens through dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, Dons Barn, nestled in the peaceful village of Edwardstone, is a beautiful countryside retreat thoughtfully c...

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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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Lingen Hall

Shropshire Coastal Stay

Lingen Hall is an opulent luxury retreat in a truly tranquil setting where friends and families can gather together and celebrate in style whatever the season. This magnificent ...

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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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Gitcombe House

Devon Coastal Stay

Nestled in the stunning South Hams, an area of outstanding natural beauty in Devon, Gitcombe is a private, family-owned estate where you will find Gitcombe House, a charming and...

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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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From £201 Cornwall Hideaways

Boskenna

Tintagel Tintagel Coastal Stay

Nestled in an idyllic setting between the enchanting Tintagel and Boscastle, Boskenna is a beautiful and spacious five-bedroom detached home. Offering unbeatable sea views acros...

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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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Rowan Retreat

Coastal Stay

Rowan Retreat is set in the beautiful grounds of Blencowe Hall, in a secluded spot on the banks of the River Petteril. This little hut is the perfect place for those looking for...

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Cornwall Excellent