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Meols

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Meols, Wirral

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Lat/Long

53.4N 3.2W

Water grade 2011

MCS Recommended — Highest UK standard for bathing water quality. Only sites with properly treated
continuous sewage discharge (if any) considered. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Guideline - European standard for good water quality. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Basic pass - European minimum standard for water quality. Waterborne pathogens present in quantities
known to cause illness. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Fail – Failed the European minimum standard. Waterborne pathogens present in high levels.
MCS advises against swimming. All available data from Summer 2010 used.

Stay out of the sea for at least 48 hours after a storm to avoid exposure to storm pollution.

See our "Clean seas matter" page to find out more about water quality standards.

MCS Recommended

2011: MCS Recommended

2010: MCS Recommended

2009: MCS Recommended

2008: MCS Recommended

Local sewage outflows

Sewage discharges which may be affecting the water quality at this beach.
See "Clean seas matter" to find out more about sewage treatment.

tertiary discharge, combined sewer overflow

European designated bathing water

European Designated beaches are officially recognised bathing
waters which have to meet European water quality standards.

Lifeguarded

Lifeguards on duty at peak times from Easter to September

A small strip of shingle in front of and a vast expanse of sand exposed at low tide.

Beach type

Sand, shingle, mud

Local facilities

Toilets, disabled toilets, litter bins, slipway

Litter

No current information

Parking

Parking is available close to the beach.

Public transport

www.merseytravel.gov.uk

Things to do

Sand buggying is popular on the wide open spaces provided by the receding tides. Sand buggies will be in particular numbers at certain times of the year depending on the tides.

Wildlife & walks

Popular site in winter for coastal birdwatching. The 4 mile long North Wirral Coastal Park is next to the beach and adjacent to the sea embankment. For further details contact Wirral Council Coastal Rangers on 0151 648 4371.