Upton Towans water quality history
Explore historical Environment Agency samples and annual bathing water classifications for Upton Towans in Cornwall.
Upton Towans is north of the mouth of the Hayle Estuary on the north coast of Cornwall. It is a sandy beach resort, approximately 750 metres wide. The bathing water is backed by an extensive dune system (The Towans) which extends four kilometres northeast from Phillack to Gwithian. It also lies within the Gwithian to Mexico Towans site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
- Available sample history
- 2018 to 2026
- Samples
- 140
- 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.
| Year | Classification | Assessment source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2024 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2023 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2022 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2021 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2019 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
| 2018 | Excellent | Official Environment Agency assessment |
Source: Environment Agency / Swimfo. Data retrieved 16 October 2026. Historical trends do not describe conditions today; check Swimfo and local notices for current advice.
Nearby bathing waters
- Carbis BayCornwall
- Godrevy TowansCornwall
- Gwithian TowansCornwall
- Hayle TowansCornwall
- Mexico TowansCornwall
- Porthkidney SandsCornwall