Dyfi Swimrun
8th JULY 2023 - SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES
The sport of swimrun originated in the Swedish Archipelago, read the story behind swimrun racing here.
An activity called "Jog and Dip" started in 1941 when Aberdyfi Outward Bound Sea 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.
An activity called "Jog and Dip" started in 1941 when Aberdyfi Outward Bound Sea 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.
Dyfi Swimrun is inspired by history, and the original race format from ÖTILLÖ, pioneers of the sport.
THE COURSE
This spectacular course includes swimming across the mouth of the Dyfi estuary, twice!
This spectacular course includes swimming across the mouth of the Dyfi estuary, twice!
- Total: 20km
- Swim total: 3.7km
- Run total: 16.3km
- Longest swim: 1.5km
- Longest run: 6km
- Number of swims: 5
- Number of runs: 6
- Height gain: 320m
4 knots is 7.41 km/h. Photo: MA, April 2014.
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.
CAMPING/CARAVANS
Tyddyn Rhys Farm has basic camping with stunning views over Cardigan Bay, 10 mins walk to registration. Trefeddian Uchaf has two well equipped caravans, 15 mins walk from registration.
Accommodation a little further out:
Further visitor information: aberdovey.org.uk
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.
CAMPING/CARAVANS
Tyddyn Rhys Farm has basic camping with stunning views over Cardigan Bay, 10 mins walk to registration. Trefeddian Uchaf has two well equipped caravans, 15 mins walk from registration.
Accommodation a little further out:
- Smuggler's Cove
- Nyth Robin Campsite
- Gwern Iago Campsite
- Vaenol Caravan & Camping
- Dyfi Adventure Campsite
Further visitor information: aberdovey.org.uk
Estuary training, March 2018. Photo: Will Kilgore.
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.
Well done to all of the Dyfi Swimrun Pioneers, and thanks to HEAD Swimming for the fabulous prizes.
| Results_2021.pdf |
2021 PHOTOS
Photos from the inaugural Dyfi Swimrun, Oct 2021, are available to dowload from our flickr album.
Illustration of Aberdyfi by Nick Coldham
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 Dyfi 13km swim has helped to inspire the Dyfi swimrun course.
The Outward Bound Cutter catching the notorious Dyfi Easterly. Photo: MA
