GUIDED SWIMS
Join us for some very special guided swims in the Mawddach & Dyfi Estuaries in Snowdonia National Park. We have plenty of date options in July, August & Sept. We've been guiding on these routes since 2012.
Booking is processed by raceid.com, but rest assured it is not a race, apart from against the tide.
Moon setting, sun rising over the Mawddach estuary, Sept 2022
Hurly Burly Route, Mawddach Estuary (10KM)
Chief guide, Mike, first swam this route in the winter of 2013. A fabulous journey, in a stunning location.
The Tafol Tumble Route, Dyfi Estuary (8KM)
The Tafol Tumble is one of the Aberdyfi Swim routes, it's the best up and back swim we know of.
Beat The Tide Route, Dyfi Estuary (4KM)
The Beat The Tide route has been described as "the Grand National of swimming, there's nothing quite like it". First held in race format at Aberdyfi Swim in Sept 2017.
Bookings are processed by raceid.com, but rest assured this is not a race, apart from against the tide.
Return To The Bridge, Dyfi Estuary (20KM)
A new route option for 2023, swim from Aberdyfi Beach to the railway bridge and back. Minimum open water swim speed of 3.2km/h is required. Bookings open 1st January.
We have lots of dates available to book in July, August & Sept. Other dates may be available for groups of 6 or more - enquiries to mike@weswimrun.org
PREREQUISITE
- Hurly Burly: Open water swim speed of 3km/h sustained over 2 hrs 15 min.
- Tafol Tumble: Open water swim speed of 3km/h sustained over 2 hrs.
- Beat The Tide: Able to swim 2km in under 45 min, in open water.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Group size of 6 to 12, all of which will meet the pre-requisite swim speed. We will be in touch with all participants to advise on meeting time & place, and further details about the swim. On the point to point swims transport is provided.
Includes all logistics & shuttles, expert guiding, water safety & first aid, photos, nutrition as required.
Circumnavigation of Achill Island, April 2014
Chief guide, Mike, has been guiding on the Dyfi & Mawddach estuaries since 2012. He regularly swims the routes himself. Open Water Lifeguard, International Sea Kayak Guide, RYA Safety Boat, Mountain Leader, NWSMP Instructor, REC First Aid are just a few of his relevant qualifications. All staff that we employ are local, highly experienced & qualified outdoor professionals.
The Tafol Tumble 8km, one of our favourites at sunrise
WEATHER
If conditions are such that we need to change plan, then we will.
Mike & Martin (who completed The Dyfi 13km backstroke)
Swimming back to Aberdyfi beach
TESTIMONIAL
Josie was among a group of swimmers who took on The Triple Crown 30km over 3 days, here's what she said:
"A huge thank you for arranging such an amazing weekend. I loved every minute of every swim. They were all very different and posed their own challenges. I even enjoyed the struggle against the tide, although glad it was only a small stretch that was really tough.
I was worried beforehand that those distances in just 3 days might be too much, so finding myself wanting to do more has been a lovely surprise. I hope you have recovered from hours of being on your SUP, that was quite amazing to see.
Many thanks again to you and your team, for a great weekend."
Josie was among a group of swimmers who took on The Triple Crown 30km over 3 days, here's what she said:
"A huge thank you for arranging such an amazing weekend. I loved every minute of every swim. They were all very different and posed their own challenges. I even enjoyed the struggle against the tide, although glad it was only a small stretch that was really tough.
I was worried beforehand that those distances in just 3 days might be too much, so finding myself wanting to do more has been a lovely surprise. I hope you have recovered from hours of being on your SUP, that was quite amazing to see.
Many thanks again to you and your team, for a great weekend."
Mike first swam these routes on the Dyfi estuary in 2012, Menai Straits 2010, and the Mawddach estuary in 2013. He learnt about all of these stretches of water initially from his sea kayak. During this time he co-authored The Wild Swimming Code with Dan Graham for Natural Resources Wales.
The Dyfi estuary, 2012
The Mawddach estuary, July 2022
Swimrun training, September 2015
The Isle of Jura, Scotland 2009
Returning from a circumnavigation of Clare Island, Co. Mayo April, 2014
