07 Oct 2023
For 2023 we're bringing you a point to point route. Watch this space.
Approaching the summit of Tarren Hendre
The Old Route
5 0 M I L E S
3800m HEIGHT GAIN
3800m HEIGHT GAIN
A stunning Ultra Marathon along coast, trail, mountain, river and forest in south Snowdonia taking in 15 peaks including the iconic ridge-line & summit of Cadair Idris.
This is a very challenging, stunning route, and is at times remote. Competent navigation is required.
Dyfi ULTRA has been awarded 4 UTMB points.
This is a very challenging, stunning route, and is at times remote. Competent navigation is required.
Dyfi ULTRA has been awarded 4 UTMB points.
THE ROUTE
GPX FILE
| Route_GPS_Device.gpx |
| Route_Map.pdf |
Link to the route on OutdoorActive here.
Dyfi Ultra is a UTMB World Series Qualifier in the 100K category
Note: Outdoor Active under records the height gain. Actual height gain is 3800m.
2021 winner, Matt O'Keefe, went on to place 3rd in the DBR
ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS
- The whole of the Cadair Idris massif and ridge line, from sea to summit
- Breath-taking views over the Mawwddach estuary, the Dyfi estuary, Bird Rock & the Dysynni Valley
- 15 peaks that are far from the crowds
- The Welsh Coastal Path
- Dyfi Forest
- The Dyfi Biosphere
- The beautiful, historic fishing village of Aberdyfi
- The route reaches parts of Snowdonia that few journey through
Approaching CP2. Simply beautiful.
MANDATORY KIT
Your usual trail running kit must include:
- GPS Live Tracker - collect at registration
- Waterproof jacket
- Spare fleece/similar
- Hat
- Survival/Thermal/Bivi bag
- Water bottle/bladder - min. 1 litre
- Race cup
- Emergency rations - min. 500 calories
- Whistle
- Fully charged mobile phone
- Map + compass + GPS watch/device
- Head torch, minimum 100 lumens (fully charged/spare batteries)
NAVIGATION
Participants are expected to be competent navigators, willing and able to use their map + compass to navigate, particularly in the event of poor visibility. Please also download the GPX file. In the event of atrocious weather we have a Plan B route fully reccied, with 2000m height gain, and a highest point of 400m.
The required map is OL23 Cadair Idris & Bala.
As well as covering sections of the Welsh Coastal Path, and the whole Cadair Idris ridge line, you will also summit several remote peaks around the Dyfi Estuary which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is a beautiful part of Snowdonia, which you will come to realise on your 50 mile journey.
The required map is OL23 Cadair Idris & Bala.
As well as covering sections of the Welsh Coastal Path, and the whole Cadair Idris ridge line, you will also summit several remote peaks around the Dyfi Estuary which is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. It is a beautiful part of Snowdonia, which you will come to realise on your 50 mile journey.
Dyfi ULTRA is a UTMB World Series Qualifier
2021 RESULTS
A link to the Open Tracking GPS trackers below:
The results from 2021 have been uploaded to the UTMB website, link below:
"A massive thank you, to you and everyone involved in Saturday's Dyfi Ultra. A spectacularly brutal course."
- Paul Jackson
"Just a quick note to say thanks, once again, for all the effort that went into the Dyfi Ultra. It was a great course, covering a bit of everything: beach, meadows, moor, bog, alpine valleys, ridges, forest and mountains. Even a bit of scrambling thrown in, for good measure!"
- Neil Cornfoot
OPTIONAL DROP BAG
Each participant can drop off a drop bag at registration (maximum 25 litres). Your drop bag needs to be labelled with your name and race number. All drop bags will be transported to CP4 (42km), and subsequently be transported back to Race HQ.
CHECK POINTS
The 6 marshalled check points & aid stations:
- CP1: 20km
- CP2: 30km
- CP3: 42km - Cut off 8hrs after race start
- CP4: 50km
- CP5: 64km
- CP6: 75km
GETTING HERE
Aberdyfi is situated on the coast at the south end of Snowdonia National Park, between Barmouth and Aberystwyth. It is less than 2 hours drive from Chester and 90 mins from Shrewsbury. LL35 0NR for your sat nav. Nearest airports are Liverpool, Manchester & Birmingham.
Aberdyfi is on the Cambrian Coast line, described by The Guardian as one of the most epic train journeys in the world. Aberdyfi station is 1 minute walk from registration. Coming from the west you will pass the old market town of Machynlleth, once the administrative capital of Wales. Further details at thetrainline.com.
Illustration by Mair Hughes
JOIN THE EVENT TEAM
If you want to join the Dyfi ULTRA Event Team please let us know:
Approaching the 30km mark
ACCOMMODATION
The Treffedian Hotel, Penhelig Hotel, Britannia Inn and The Dovey Inn offer Hotel accommodation within 5 minutes walking distance to registration. Check out Aberdovey Breaks for a range of private accommodation.
There also B & B options in Aberdyfi, and a little further out in Machynlleth and Tywyn.
There also B & B options in Aberdyfi, and a little further out in Machynlleth and Tywyn.
Further information here aberdovey.org.uk
