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Rye, East Sussex

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Lat/Long

50.9N 0.8E

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.

Basic pass

2011: Basic pass

2010: MCS Recommended

2009: Basic pass

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.

combined sewer overflow

European designated bathing water

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

Lifeguarded

No lifeguard service

This very popular foreshore contains the only sand dunes in East Sussex, and provides an ideal family beach with a wide expanse of sand fronting the dunes. Very popular with windsurfers and kite-boarders. See also Broomhill.

Beach type

Sand

Local facilities

Food, toilets, shops, litter bins, slipway, campsite

Litter

Beach cleaned daily

Parking

Pay parking with approximately 3000 spaces (including disabled spaces) adjacent to the beach.

Things to do

Swimming. windsurfing. children's area. water sports area. donkey rides. There is also zoning for water sports activities.

Wildlife & walks

South Coast cycle route 2 passes through Camber (SusTrans). Pleasant walks to the historic town of Rye through SSSI conservation areas. Excellent variety of flora and fauna in conservation areas.