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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Apple Tree Cottage

Norfolk Coastal Stay

Apple Tree Cottage sits in the grounds of The Old Vicarage near the medieval village of Little Walsingham. This delightful single-storey, dog-friendly cottage features an open-p...

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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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From £746 Cornwall Hideaways

Landward Cottage (Devon)

Dartmouth Surrounding Villages 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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Landward Cottage (Isle of Wight)

Isle Of Wight Coastal Stay

This is the middle cottage on the St Catherine’s Lighthouse site and offers accommodation for four guests. It features entrance hall, sitting room, fully fitted kitchen with din...

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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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The Cart House

Shropshire Coastal Stay

Mixing character with contemporary features, The Cart House makes the perfect place for friends or families to create wonderful memories. Situated on a working farm at the head ...

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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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Stables Cottage

Leicestershire Coastal Stay

Positioned in a tranquil and totally private setting, Stables Cottage is a beautifully converted former stable yard located on a working farm, set in 80 acres of grassland and w...

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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 £486 Dorset Hideaways

Artist's Studio (2)

Dorchester And Dorchester Coastal Stay

Perfect for up to two guests and recently refurbished. The unique Artist's Studio at West Lodge invites you to stay in the quaint village of Piddlehinton in the picturesque Pidd...

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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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Tyddyn Derwen

Conwy Coastal Stay

The cottage has been delightfully restored to a very high standard and is decorated in a traditional style. It is the perfect secluded and tranquil spot, nestled in woodland and...

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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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2 Pier Avenue

Kent Coastal Stay

Just moments from Whitstable’s seafront, 2 Pier Avenue is a stylish and spacious coastal retreat, perfect for relaxed gatherings by the sea. With light filled living spaces, bea...

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South East Excellent