Crap Towns / Ashington / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Ashington?
All 2 bathing waters in or within 2 km of Ashington were rated Excellent in 2025. Across England, 297 of the 451 bathing waters (65.9%) were rated Excellent and 32 (7.1%) Poor.
| Bathing water | 2025 rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newbiggin South | Excellent | 1.2 km |
| Newbiggin North | Excellent | 1.6 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Ashington | – | 2 of 2 |
| Blyth | 6.6 km | 1 of 1 |
| Newbiggin-by-the-Sea | 2.8 km | 2 of 2 |
| Whitley Bay | 15.7 km | 3 of 4 |