Ladram Bay water quality history

Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Ladram Bay in East Devon.

Ladram Bay is on the south coast of Devon. It is a small beach resort, approximately 145 metres wide, backed by cliffs. Ladram Bay is a picturesque secluded cove with a sand and shingle beach characterised by two high red rock sea stacks which make the scenery particularly spectacular and popular with sea birds. It is one of the highlights of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

Available sample history
1988 to 2026
Samples
799
Latest official classification
Excellent (2025)

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Annual classification history

Official assessments and historical estimates are labelled separately. Missing years are not filled in.

Available annual results, newest first
YearClassificationAssessment source
2025ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2024ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2023ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2022ExcellentOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2021GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2019GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2018SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2017GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2016GoodOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2015SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2014SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2013PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2012PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2011PoorOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2010SufficientOfficial Environment Agency assessment
2009SufficientHistorical estimate
2008SufficientHistorical estimate
2007SufficientHistorical estimate
2006SufficientHistorical estimate
2005SufficientHistorical estimate
2004SufficientHistorical estimate
2003SufficientHistorical estimate
2002SufficientHistorical estimate
2001SufficientHistorical estimate
2000SufficientHistorical estimate
1999SufficientHistorical estimate
1998SufficientHistorical estimate
1997SufficientHistorical estimate
1996SufficientHistorical estimate
1995SufficientHistorical estimate
1994SufficientHistorical estimate
1993SufficientHistorical estimate
1992SufficientHistorical estimate
1991SufficientHistorical estimate
1990SufficientHistorical estimate
1989Not assessedHistorical estimate
1988Not assessedHistorical estimate

Source: Environment Agency / Swimfo. Data retrieved 16 October 2026. Historical trends do not describe conditions today; check Swimfo and local notices for current advice.

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