Aberdyfi

Dyfi SWIMRUN

2022 DATE TBC

The sport of swimrun originated in the Swedish Archipelago, however an activity called "Jog and Dip" started in 1941 when Aberdyfi Outward Bound School was set up to train the Merchant Navy during World War II. Aberdyfi also became a training ground for a special troop of Army Commandos between 1942 and 1943.

To this day the Dyfi Estuary plays a big part in building resilience, teamwork and leadership skills in young people, through adventures in the wild with The Outward Bound Trust.

The Dyfi estuary is very special, now you can experience it in all it's glory.

Approaching Picnic Island. Photo: Will Coombe 2021

2021 RESULTS

The inaugural Dyfi Swimrun saw Kez Traynor win the Solo category, whilst Portia Rees Jones & Max Hallam won the Team category (Team Name: No Room For A Mascot).

Well done to all of the Dyfi Swimrun Pioneers, and thanks to HEAD Swimming for the fabulous prizes.

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4 knots is 7.41 km/h. Photo: Mike Alexander, April 2014.

COURSE INFO
There may be some changes.

Total: 18km
Swim total: 3km
Run total: 15km
Longest swim: 1.2km
Longest run: 7km
Number of swims: 4
Number of runs: 5
Height gain: 320m

Total distance is 18km with 17% swimming.

HOW IT PLAYS OUT

Run 1.2km
Swim 650m
Run 5.1km
Swim 750m
Run 1.1km
Swim 1.2km
Run 7km
Swim 400m
Run 0.6km

Aid stations at 7km and 12km

2021 PHOTOS

Photos from the inaugural Dyfi Swimrun, Oct 2021, are available to dowload from our flickr album.

GO TO PHOTOS

Swimming with Martin, March 2018. Photo: Will Kilgore.

COMPULSORY KIT

Wetsuit (suitable for swimrun)
Trail running shoes
Whistle
Race cup

Provided at registration:

Race Bib
Swim Hat
NFC timing wristband

Illustration of Aberdyfi by Nick Coldham

SWIM DETAIL

Swim 1 - 650m: Around low water you will swim across the mouth of the Dyfi estuary to Ynyslas and the Dyfi Nature Reserve.
Swim 2 - 750m: You will swim back across the mouth of the Dyfi estuary from Ynyslas to Aberdyfi beach. The flood tide will have started so you will be swimming across a slight incoming tidal flow.
Swim 3 - 1200m: You'll swim from the Jetty past the village to Picnic Island - the flood tide will be assisting you.
Swim 4 - 400m: The final swim is parallel to Aberdyfi beach with the tide once again on your side.

Expect a bit of bounce on the swims.

SWIMRUN WORKSHOP

If you are not quite up to speed with swimrun, or just want an opportunity to practise, learn, try gear, and have some swimrun fun in a supportive environment then check out our swimrun workshop here.

The start of the Dyfi 13km, the longest estuary swim in the UK. Photo: Dan Wyre.

ACCOMMODATION

The Treffedian Hotel, Penhelig Hotel, Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer Hotel accommodation within 10 minutes walking distance to registration. There's a number of B & B's, and Airbnb options in the village too.

Budget accommodation:

Further visitor information here aberdovey.org.uk