Beat The Tide 4K
SAT 19 AUG 2023
"The Grand National of swimming, there's nothing quite like it", Ford Mitchell.
This is quite a special swim, one of the most beautiful estuary swims in the UK. The swim takes you around Aberdyfi Wharf and Jetty, on past the picturesque village and Penhelig corner. You will then carry on past the Roman Road, Picnic Island and The Outward Bound Trust up to a big yellow house, and to what looks like a small castle on an island. This "castle" will be the turnaround point.
Expect some tidal assistance at the start & finish, and some swimming against the tide at the turnaround point (the middle of the swim).
Pre-requisite: You must be able to swim 2km within 45 mins in open water, and have experience of sea swimming.
"The Grand National of swimming, there's nothing quite like it", Ford Mitchell.
This is quite a special swim, one of the most beautiful estuary swims in the UK. The swim takes you around Aberdyfi Wharf and Jetty, on past the picturesque village and Penhelig corner. You will then carry on past the Roman Road, Picnic Island and The Outward Bound Trust up to a big yellow house, and to what looks like a small castle on an island. This "castle" will be the turnaround point.
Expect some tidal assistance at the start & finish, and some swimming against the tide at the turnaround point (the middle of the swim).
Pre-requisite: You must be able to swim 2km within 45 mins in open water, and have experience of sea swimming.
Near the 8km mark of the Dyfi 13km swim
The Dyfi 13K
SUN 20 AUG 2023
An epic swim journey from coast to mountain, and the longest estuary swim race in the UK. "Quite simply the best swim event I have ever done", Kate Whittaker.
If you want an adventurous swim then the Dyfi 13 is for you, but you will need to be able to sustain a pace of 3km/h to be on the start line for this challenge.
New for 2023 - every swimmer will have a GPS tracker enabling friends & family to watch your swim journey unfold.
An epic swim journey from coast to mountain, and the longest estuary swim race in the UK. "Quite simply the best swim event I have ever done", Kate Whittaker.
If you want an adventurous swim then the Dyfi 13 is for you, but you will need to be able to sustain a pace of 3km/h to be on the start line for this challenge.
New for 2023 - every swimmer will have a GPS tracker enabling friends & family to watch your swim journey unfold.
The start of The Dyfi 13km, 2022
Dyfi Aquathlon 26K
Sun 17 Sep 2023
The longest aquathlon in the world. It's The Dyfi 13km swim, followed by a stunning 13km trail run back to Aberdyfi along the beautiful Wales Coast Path. Solo or relay team options.
Dyfi Aquathlon is an aquathlon, not a swimrun, so you can change into running gear at transition. We will get your drop bag to the end of the swim, and get your swim kit back to the finish.
The longest aquathlon in the world. It's The Dyfi 13km swim, followed by a stunning 13km trail run back to Aberdyfi along the beautiful Wales Coast Path. Solo or relay team options.
Dyfi Aquathlon is an aquathlon, not a swimrun, so you can change into running gear at transition. We will get your drop bag to the end of the swim, and get your swim kit back to the finish.
Start Times
All timings will be posted here, but expect the following swim starts:
- Beat The Tide, start 10:40am
- The Dyfi 13, start 9am
- The Dyfi Aquathlon, start 08:10am
- Dyfi Swimrun, start 11:30am
PHOTOS 2022
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Feel free to download and share.
RESULTS 2022
High resolution photos are available from Evan Davies Photography here.
The 2022 Podium
The Dyfi 13km
- Fiona Carroll, 1:46:39
- Elizabeth Tarr, 1:47:09
- Allan Cole, 1:48:23
- James Morris, 50:07
- Michelle Tenwick, 55:20
- Chris Hewson, 57:51
- Gary Cartwright, 21:26
- Andy Coltman, 24:19
- Tom Allott, 25:38
Start of The Dyfi 13km, 2022
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The longest estuary swim race in the UK
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 Penhelig Hotel, The Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer Hotel accommodation within 5 mins walk from registration. The Treffedian Hotel is 10 mins walk away.
ABERDYFI CAMPING
Tyddyn Rhys Farm has basic camping with stunning views over Cardigan Bay, 10 mins walk to registration.
Accommodation a little further out:
Further visitor information: aberdovey.org.uk
ABERDYFI CAMPING
Tyddyn Rhys Farm has basic camping with stunning views over Cardigan Bay, 10 mins walk to registration.
Accommodation a little further out:
- The Old Vicarage B & B
- The Tyn Y Cornel Hotel
- Smuggler's Cove
- Nyth Robin Campsite
- Gwern Iago Campsite
- Vaenol Caravan & Camping
- Dyfi Adventure Campsite
Further visitor information: aberdovey.org.uk
Charity Fundraising 2022
The coffee & cake morning hosted by Dovey Yacht Club on 1st Oct, raised £708 for Macmillan Cancer Support, thank you for helping to make it such a successful morning.
All finishers of the Dyfi 13km received a hand painted rock made by the team from Aberdovey Rock Shop. 100% of their work is dedicated to the fundraising efforts of local woman Jan Jeffrey who is currently carrying out her charity work in Losotho, Africa - read about Jan's work here. The Dyfi 13km raised £300 towards Jan's charity work.
THE TAFOL TUMBLE 8KM
Starting form Aberdyfi beach swim all the way to a pebbly beach where the River Tafol joins the Dyfi Estuary. Here you will "tumble-turn" and swim back to Aberdyfi, your tumble will coincide with the turning of the tide, more or less! A total of 8km.
We provide guiding for small groups on The Tafol Tumble route, and on the "Hurly Burly" route on the Mawddach estuary.
Starting form Aberdyfi beach swim all the way to a pebbly beach where the River Tafol joins the Dyfi Estuary. Here you will "tumble-turn" and swim back to Aberdyfi, your tumble will coincide with the turning of the tide, more or less! A total of 8km.
We provide guiding for small groups on The Tafol Tumble route, and on the "Hurly Burly" route on the Mawddach estuary.
The final 200m of The Dyfi 13km
Event photos here.
