tal y llyn

"It was a dream come true to swim in Tal y Llyn, what an epic venue!"

- Jane

In partnership with the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel we bring you beautiful lake swimming in a magical part of Snowdonia National Park. A chance to immerse yourself in this stunning glacial ribbon lake situated at the foot of one of Wales' most iconic mountains, Cadair Idris.

THE COOL MILE

Saturday 2nd November 2019
Entry: £30 (plus 4% entrycentral processing fee)

For safety reasons the course will be a 805m lap. To complete your mile you will complete 2 laps. This gives you the option of hot Ribena after the first lap!

Registration: 10:00 - 10:45 (Tyn Y Cornel Hotel)
Swim start: 11:00

Expect the water temperature in the lake to be around 6°C to 9°C. The temperature varies depending on the preceding weather. We will keep you updated on the water temperature in the days leading up to the event.

~ Al Smithson, winner of The COOL MILE 2019 ~

The CLASSIC 2km & the big 10km

Sunday 7th June 2020
The CLASSIC 2km ~ Early bird until 1st March £30; thereafter £35
The BIG 10km (5 laps) ~ Early bird until 1st March £45; thereafter £50

Registration: 9:00 - 10:00 (Tyn Y Cornel Hotel)
Swim start: 10:30

Expect water temperature to be between 13 and 15 degrees Celsius. Actual temperature depends on the preceding weather, we will keep you updated on the run up to the event.

entry fee includes:

Full safety cover
Top 3 Prizes & 1st Skins
Special Event Souvenirs
WEBSCORER Timing
Professional event photos
Aid station every 2 km
WILD TRAIL bar
Accurate course marking
Free parking at the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel

video footage from June 2019

Many thanks to Joe McCarthy for putting this video together from the FULL LAP 2 mile, and the DOUBLE LAP 4 mile swims.

The FESTIVE 500m December 2018 (2019 date coming soon!)
Congratulations to all of the 38 swimmers who completed 500m in water temperature 5.3 degrees Celsius. A 100% completion rate!