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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From £704 Suffolk Hideaways

Ramson Lodge

Colne Valley Coastal Stay

This delightful Lodge on Wakes Hall Farm is a haven of peace in 500 acres of private land. Awarded a five star AA award. Each lodge has the ultimate indulgence – a soothing hot ...

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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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High House (Sleeping 6)

Pembrokeshire Coastal Stay

Set on a quiet cobbled street in the beautiful seaside town of Tenby on the Pembrokeshire coast, High House for up to six guests is an ideal choice for a family holiday or coupl...

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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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Fron Cottage

Powys Coastal Stay

Equally suited to either a romantic escape, tucked away with spectacular views from the elevated position looking across the Tanat Valley; walkers wishing to explore the plethor...

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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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From £230 Cornwall Hideaways

Arcadia Shepherds Hut

Holsworthy Beaworthy Coastal Stay

Nestled in the quiet hamlet of Quoditch, Ashwater, halfway between Dartmoor and the North Cornish Coast, this charming shepherd’s hut for two is the perfect base for exploring N...

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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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From £337 Dorset Hideaways

The Shepherds Snug

Bridport And Powerstock Coastal Stay

Tucked away in a peaceful rural valley, The Shepherds Snug, one of three handmade oak shepherds huts, offers charming and cosy accommodation with its own hot tub, all ideally si...

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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 £667 Rural Retreats

Lletty & Annexe

Conwy Coastal Stay

Lletty is one of 10 self-catering cottages on The Bodnant Estate, a strikingly beautiful agricultural estate in North Wales. Set in hilly and wooded countryside in the lower rea...

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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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From £624 Cornwall Hideaways

Haven 36

Truro Carnon Downs Coastal Stay

Nestled in a serene rural setting, this delightful two-bedroom cottage enjoys a convenient location near both the bustling city of Truro and the lively port town of Falmouth. Of...

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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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Scala Glen Cottage

Yorkshire Coastal Stay

All you need for a romantic hideaway, Scala Glen Cottage is a classic Dales cottage sleeping two guests. Deep in the heart of Wharfedale, just two miles from Grassington in one ...

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South East Excellent