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 East Excellent

Amble Links

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Cornwall Excellent

Hayle Towans

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Cornwall Excellent

Fistral North

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Devon Excellent

Lynmouth

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Willow Cottage

Wiltshire Coastal Stay

Situated in the centre of the pretty Wiltshire village of Chilmark and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Willow Cottage is an idyllic mid-terraced thatched cottage, packed wi...

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Dale

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Dorset Excellent

Eypemouth

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North West Excellent

Windermere, Lakeside YMCA

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Wales Excellent

Borth

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Landward Cottage (Devon)

Devon Coastal Stay

Adjoining the Start Point Lighthouse on a dramatic headland above Start Bay, the cottage has accommodation for five guests. Features include oil central heating, electric effect...

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Anglesey Excellent

Rhosneigr

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Anglesey Excellent

St Davids - Benllech

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North East Excellent

Tynemouth Long Sands North

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Cornwall Excellent

Trevone Bay

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From £440 Cornwall Hideaways

Porthgwidden Cottage

St Ives Lelant Coastal Stay

Nestled in the heart of the village of Lelant, Porthgwidden Cottage is a delightful Grade II listed, three-storey retreat. Lovingly refurbished to combine timeless character wit...

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Wales Excellent

Morfa Dinlle

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Anglian Excellent

Rutland Water Sykes Lane

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South East Excellent

Hayling Beachlands West

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South East Excellent

Christchurch Bay

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Bodney Lodge

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Located in the charming village of Bodney, at Bodney Lodge you can stay in the heart of the unspoilt countryside of Norfolk’s Brecklands, in a beautifully restored nineteenth ce...

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Devon Excellent

Watcombe

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South West Excellent

Henleaze Lake

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Wales Excellent

Bracelet Bay

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North East Excellent

Marsden

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Miller's Loft

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Situated in the village of Erpingham near the Weaver's Way footpath, it is ideal for relaxing and exploring. This romantic retreat for two offers stunning views of unspoilt coun...

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Anglian Excellent

Chapel St Leonards

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Cornwall Excellent

Penzance

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Cornwall Excellent

Portreath

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Cornwall Excellent

Chapel Porth

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From £720 Dorset Hideaways

Byre House (6)

Shaftesbury And Sutton Waldron Coastal Stay

Byre House is ideally situated in the pretty Dorset village of Sutton Waldron, on the edge of the glorious Cranborne Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This stylish p...

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Pembrokeshire Excellent

Sandy Haven

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South East Excellent

Shoebury East

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Dorset Excellent

Bournemouth Boscombe Pier

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Devon Excellent

Sidmouth Town

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Little Howle Farm

Herefordshire Coastal Stay

Little Howle Farm is ideally situated between the Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean, perfect for friends or family who wish to explore the beautiful area. Little Howle Farm is a...

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Cornwall Excellent

Porthtowan

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Cornwall Excellent

Constantine Bay

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Cornwall Excellent

Wherry Town

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Norfolk Excellent

East Runton

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From £750 Dorset Hideaways

Penda Cottage

Niton Niton Coastal Stay

This is the end cottage to the west on the St Catherine’s Lighthouse site and offers accommodation for five guests. It features entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, fully f...

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South East Excellent