Crap Towns / Plymouth / Bathing water
How dirty is the water near Plymouth?
All 4 bathing waters in or within 2 km of Plymouth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Firestone Bay | Excellent | In town |
| Plymouth Hoe East | Excellent | In town |
| Plymouth Hoe West | Excellent | In town |
| Bovisand | Excellent | 1.7 km |
| Town | Distance | Rated Excellent |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | – | 4 of 4 |
| Looe | 23.9 km | 1 of 2 |
| Totnes | 31.4 km | 0 of 1 |