Dirtiest beaches in the UK named including popular tourist spots in Blackpool, Somerset and more - full list
The dirtiest beaches were ranked based on the water quality
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Taking a trip to the beach is a great way to spend the weekend and appreciate what the UK has to offer.
Some UK beaches are cleaner than others, however, and new research revealed which had the worst higeine rating.
The dirtiest spots had been named, according to rubbish removal company Clear It Waste.
On the top spot were popular tourist destinations including Blackpool and Somerset.
Heacham beach in Norfolk made the list
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More than 400 beaches were tested to create the top 10 list.
They were each given an overall water cleanliness score and count of E.coli.
Wharfe at Cromwheel in Ikley was voted as the dirtiest beach, having the highest count of E.coli and a low water cleanliness score.
Three of the five dirtiest beaches were located in Blackpool.
Blackpool is a popular tourist destination and is known for its amusement park, the Blackpool Illuminations and its beaches.
However, those heading there should be mindful if visiting Blackpool North, Blackpool Central and Blackpool South beaches.
They were all given low scores on the cleanliness of the water.
Beaches in North Somerset, Fylde and West Norfolk made up the rest of the list.
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Three beaches in Blackpool made the list
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10 dirtiest beaches in the UK
Wharfe at Cromwheel, Ilkley
Blackpool North, Blackpool
Weston Main, North Somerset
Blackpool Central, Blackpool
Blackpool South, Blackpool
Dunster Beach, Somerset West and Taunton
St Anne’s North, Fylde
St Anne’s, Fylde
Weston-super-Mare Sand Bay, North Somerset
Heacham, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk