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UK beaches are 'excellent'

Posted by Freddy Morton


Owners of Truma caravan water heaters have been told that more UK beaches have been classed as excellent this year.


The latest edition of the Good Beach Guide by the Marine Conservation Society rated 461 UK beaches as having excellent bathing water quality, the third highest figure in the 24 year history of the guide.


Only 46 beaches in the country failed to meet the standards set by European law, but the MCS Coastal Pollution Officer said that the introduction of even stricter guidelines in 2015 should be seen as an opportunity to improve.


"The next few years are critical as the quality of the UK's bathing waters can play a vital role in the economic recovery of our traditional seaside resorts," said Rachel Wyatt.


"Our coastal communities and water companies should welcome them as an opportunity to attract more people to the UK’s wonderful and varied seaside resorts."


Meanwhile, Jenny Leighton, a spokeswoman for Experience Nottinghamshire, has said that the county provides excellent destinations for family caravan holidays.