~ Sun shines on The Classic 1.5k ~

~ Beat The Tide 4k ~

~ Escape to Aberdovey 6k ~

~ The Tafol Tumble 8k ~

SATurday 29th September

The classic

Starting on the beach this swim follows the route of the Cerist Triathlon, last held in 2015. It's a wonderful picturesque 1.5km swim around the iconic Jetty and past the beautiful village of Aberdovey.

beat the tide

With a similar start to The Classic, this swim pushes on past Outward Bound all the way to "The Castle". One of the most scenic and interesting swims in the UK. Be prepared for a little swimming against the tide!

Escape to Aberdovey

You will cruise 6km upstream by jet boat to Smugglers Cove where you will "jump ship" and swim all the way back to Aberdovey. It's quite a journey, but the tide will help, the last 100m across fast flow is fun! 

THE TAFOL TUMBLE

Starting form Aberdovey beach swim all the way to a pebbly beach where the River Tafol joins the River Dovey. Here you will "tumble-turn" and swim back to Aberdovey, hopefully your tumble coincides with the turning of the tide!

​THE CLASSIC 1.5km
​SOLD OUT

​BEAT THE TIDE 4km
SOLD OUT

​ESCAPE TO ABERDOVEY 6km  SOLD OUT

​THE TAFOL TUMBLE 8km
​SOLD OUT

Visitor information: aberdovey.org.uk

NEW FOR 2018
THE TAFOL TUMBLE 8k
​​THE DOVEY 13K

BIG SUNday

The longest estuary swim in the UK is here: The DOVEY 13. Why not make a proper swim weekend of it - enter a swim on Saturday 29th and the DOVEY 13 on Sunday 30th September? - SOLD OUT​

~ Local girl Crona takes on her first ever 1.5km swim! ~

Entry Includes
~ HEAD Swimming prizes
~ WILD TRAIL Bar
~ Full safety cover and accurate course marking
~ Event Swim Hat
~ Event coaster made by local Welsh Slate Company
~ Event Photos by Dan Wyre

~ The winner of the 1.5k shows off one of his prizes - new HEAD goggles! ~

Getting To Aberdovey

~ Artwork by nickcoldham.co.uk ~

BY ROAD
Aberdovey is situated on the coast at the south end of Snowdonia National Park, between Barmouth and Aberystwyth. It is about 2 hours drive from Chester and 90 mins from Shrewsbury. LL35 0ED for your sat nav, if that's how you roll.

BY TRAIN
Aberdovey is on the Cambrian Coast line, described by The Guardian as one of the most epic train journeys in the world. The village is serviced by two stations - Aberdovey and request stop Penhelig. Coming from the west you will pass the old market town of Machynlleth, once the administrative capital of Wales! For sightseers the most picturesque section is Machynlleth to Pwllheli. Further details at arrivatrainswales.co.uk or thetrainline.com. 

Accommodation

You are coming to visit a beautiful part of the UK and there are plenty of options to make your stay here a memorable one. The Treffedian Hotel, The Penhelig Hotel, The Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer a range of Hotel accommodation within walking distance to the event. 

Visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk

Alternative Accommodation:

• Smuggler's Cove
• Nyth Robin Campsite
• Corris Bunkhouse
  

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Aberdovey Swim listed number 7 in Fodor's 12 global swims to try. We put it at Number 1!

~ Dan Wyre Photography will capture all of the emotions! ~

coaching

Get in touch if you would like coaching in any aspect of open water swimming, be it confidence building, technique, tips for sighting, technique in rough water, choice of wetsuit or tidal planning. 

IS IT FOR ME?

If you would like any advice or re-assurances on which event is right for you then please do not hesitate to get in touch with Race Director Mike Alexander via info@aberdoveyswim.co.uk or 07725416134.

TAL Y LLYN SWIM

Aberdovey Swim has a fresh-water sister in a nearby valley: Tal Y Llyn a glacial ribbon lake nestled at the foot of one of Snowdonia's most iconic mountains Cader Idris. Tal Y Llyn Swim is brought to you through our partnership with the lake owners - The Tyn Y Cornel Hotel. The next event is being held on Sunday 7th October - The COOL MILE. 

~ Photo by Alexandre Gladwin ~

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