Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox There is nothing quite like enjoying a warm summer's day at the British seaside.
And with the recent 'heatwave' across the UK the water can look quite inviting for a quick dip of the toes. But how many of us bother to check the quality of the water for a dip?
Now, we have, so you don't have to. For several years in a row, Formby has remained the highest-rated beach near Greater Manchester, and that doesn't seem ready to change any time soon.
The popular beach, just over an hour's drive from Manchester, has retained it's 'excellent' rating from the Government's Environment Agency.
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