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Dartmouth Castle Cove

Good to go

No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself.

Official water quality

Classified Excellent in 2025.

Official bathing-water profile

Common questions

Can you swim at Dartmouth Castle Cove right now?
Dartmouth Castle Cove is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environment Agency (England). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.
What is the water quality like at Dartmouth Castle Cove?
the Environment Agency (England) classified Dartmouth Castle Cove as Excellent in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.
Is there a swimming ban or warning at Dartmouth Castle Cove?
There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environment Agency (England) for Dartmouth Castle Cove. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

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