GUIDED ADVENTURE SWIMMING
Whether you want to experience swimming in the midst of mountains, zooming down an estuary, open sea crossings or river fun we can provide the guiding and expert safety cover. If you can't make our Aberdovey Swim event dates we can arrange a custom package to suit your group needs:
Whether you want to experience swimming in the midst of mountains, zooming down an estuary, open sea crossings or river fun we can provide the guiding and expert safety cover. If you can't make our Aberdovey Swim event dates we can arrange a custom package to suit your group needs:
The TAFOL TUMBLE 8KM
Starting from Aberdovey beach swim around the Jetty, on past the picturesque village and Penhelig corner, carry on past the Roman Road, Picnic Island, The Outward Bound Trust, the small castle (Trefri), and on all the way to a pebbly beach where the River Tafol joins the Dovey/Dyfi estuary at the settlement of Abertafol. This is the half-way mark. At Abertafol you will "tumble-turn" and swim back to Aberdovey - your tumble roughly coincides with the turning of the tide. There is the option to have a short break and refreshments at the picturesque, secluded pebbly beach.
£40 pp (minimum group size 3, maximum 12)
Approximate Time Swimming: 2 hours (fast), 2hr 30 (relaxed), 3 hours (slow).
Starting from Aberdovey beach swim around the Jetty, on past the picturesque village and Penhelig corner, carry on past the Roman Road, Picnic Island, The Outward Bound Trust, the small castle (Trefri), and on all the way to a pebbly beach where the River Tafol joins the Dovey/Dyfi estuary at the settlement of Abertafol. This is the half-way mark. At Abertafol you will "tumble-turn" and swim back to Aberdovey - your tumble roughly coincides with the turning of the tide. There is the option to have a short break and refreshments at the picturesque, secluded pebbly beach.
£40 pp (minimum group size 3, maximum 12)
Approximate Time Swimming: 2 hours (fast), 2hr 30 (relaxed), 3 hours (slow).
The start of The Dovey 13, September 2019
The DOVEY 13
Swim from the beautiful beach in Aberdovey all the way up to the tidal limit of the Dovey/Dyfi estuary covering 13km of splendour, a journey that transitions from coast to mountain, from salt water to river water... a remarkable point to point swim journey (shuttle transport included). Total swim distance 13km (tide assisted - feels more like 9km)
£65 pp (minimum group size 3, maximum 8)
Approximate Time Swimming: 2 hours (fast), 3 hours (relaxed), 4 hours (slow).
Swim from the beautiful beach in Aberdovey all the way up to the tidal limit of the Dovey/Dyfi estuary covering 13km of splendour, a journey that transitions from coast to mountain, from salt water to river water... a remarkable point to point swim journey (shuttle transport included). Total swim distance 13km (tide assisted - feels more like 9km)
£65 pp (minimum group size 3, maximum 8)
Approximate Time Swimming: 2 hours (fast), 3 hours (relaxed), 4 hours (slow).
ENQUIRY
We can also provide custom swims on the Mawddach estuary and Menai Straits, get in touch to discuss your group, dates and further details - mike@weswimrun.org or call Mike on 07725416134.
I first swam these routes on the Dovey/Dyfi estuary in 2012, Menai Straits 2010, and the Mawddach estuary in 2013. During this time I co-authored The Wild Swimming Code with Dan Graham for Natural Resources Wales. Countless journeys later I founded Aberdovey Swim in 2017.
I first swam these routes on the Dovey/Dyfi estuary in 2012, Menai Straits 2010, and the Mawddach estuary in 2013. During this time I co-authored The Wild Swimming Code with Dan Graham for Natural Resources Wales. Countless journeys later I founded Aberdovey Swim in 2017.
Mike & Martin (who completed The Dovey 13km backstroke), March 2016
WELSH 3000s
This involves climbing the 15 peaks of North Wales over 3000 feet. The full route covers close to 50km with nearly 4000m ascent, it's quite a challenge. A great step-up from The National Three Peaks challenge. Full details: thewelsh3000s.co.uk
HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS (October - May)
We offer inspiring and challenging altitude training and trail running experiences in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and summit expeditions to Mount Toubkal (4,167m). Full details here.
This involves climbing the 15 peaks of North Wales over 3000 feet. The full route covers close to 50km with nearly 4000m ascent, it's quite a challenge. A great step-up from The National Three Peaks challenge. Full details: thewelsh3000s.co.uk
HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS (October - May)
We offer inspiring and challenging altitude training and trail running experiences in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, and summit expeditions to Mount Toubkal (4,167m). Full details here.
Climbing Mt. Toubkal, Mororocco, Feb 2016
Swimrun training, September 2015
Swimming the Menai Straits with Dan, 2011 - go with the flow
Ascent of the North Route Mt Elbrus, Russia, 2015
The inaugural Tal Y Llyn Swim, June 2018
A beautiful morning to approach Crib Goch on The Welsh 3000s Challenge
Winter training in The Lake District, January 2018
~ Denali Expedition, Alaska (6194m), June 2011 ~
~ Circumnavigation of Achill Island, April 2014 ~
The Isle of Jura, Scotland 2009
