TAL Y LLYN SWIM

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. ​

2km & 10km

Sun 27th Jun 2021
  • The SINGLE 2km ~ £30 until 1st Feb; then £35
  • The QUINTET 10km ~ £50​ until 1st Feb; then £55
Water temperature depends on the preceding weather, we will keep you updated on the run up to the event - the inaugural Tal Y Llyn Swim in June 2018 was 22 degrees! June 2019 it was a cool 13, and Sept 2020 it averaged at 14.. 

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
Details of Tal Y Llyn SWIMRUN:

THE COOL MILE & KM

Sunday 06 Nov 2021
  • COOL K - £30 (until 1st September); £35 (until 30th October)
  • COOL MILE - £35 (until 1st September); £40 (until 30th October)

entry fee includes:

  • Full safety cover
  • Top 3 Prizes in both Skins & Wetsuit categories
  • Camping mug made from recycled plastic
  • WEBSCORER Timing
  • Professional event photos
  • WILD TRAIL bar
  • Accurate course marking
  • Free parking at the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel​

Water Temperature

​Expect the water temperature in the lake to be around 6°C to 8°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. Hot Ribena available after each lap. Please don't enter if you are not acclimatised to cold water swimming.

THE COURSE

​For safety reasons the course will be 4 laps of 400m for the mile; 2 laps of 500m for the km. 

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.

SOCIAL FESTIVE DIP

This is a social swim on 15th December at The Tyn Y Cornel Hotel - just turn up and be ready to swim by 11am. This is a free swim but feel free to donate to Action on Pre-Eclampsia here or on the day. Please abide by the normal guidelines of a social swim:
  • take responsibility for yourself
  • do your own risk assessment before getting in
  • swim within your own ability​​

PHOTOS FROM the 2018 SUMMER SWIM SERIES

All of Dan Wyre's fabulous photos are available here.