Tal Y Llyn Swim
A chance to race in Llyn Mywngil, Tal Y Llyn. A stunning glacial ribbon lake situated at the foot of one of Wales' most iconic mountains, Cadair Idris, in Snowdonia National Park.
Two Miles, 04 June
The course will be 2 laps of a 1 mile rectangle, taking in the very best bits of this stunning glacial ribbon lake.
Two miles is a fabulous swim distance to race, with many targeting a sub-1 hour time, but this isn't a prerequisite. There is a generous cut off at the end of the 1st lap (1 mile) of 45 minutes.
Two miles is a fabulous swim distance to race, with many targeting a sub-1 hour time, but this isn't a prerequisite. There is a generous cut off at the end of the 1st lap (1 mile) of 45 minutes.
Cool Mile, Oct
28 Oct 2023
The next cool mile is now live! Enter below, limited places.
The next cool mile is now live! Enter below, limited places.
Cool Mile, April
What a battle at the front of the pack between Macey Lyle, from Wellington Swimming Club, and Jake Scott. Real drama on the lake! Well done to all who took on the challenge of swimming 1 mile in 10 degree water.
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OUR RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATION
PARKING
We recommend the all day parking (£5) or overnight parking (£10) available at the Pen Y Bont Hotel, 1 minute's walk away. For those that have booked into the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel for a meal or accommodation then there is Hotel parking.
The nearest campsite is Dol Einion Campsite, 40 mins walk away/5 mins drive. Phone 01654 761 312 to book.
If you can please car share.
We recommend the all day parking (£5) or overnight parking (£10) available at the Pen Y Bont Hotel, 1 minute's walk away. For those that have booked into the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel for a meal or accommodation then there is Hotel parking.
The nearest campsite is Dol Einion Campsite, 40 mins walk away/5 mins drive. Phone 01654 761 312 to book.
If you can please car share.
We give prizes that you can use, eat or drink! We endeavour to purchase from UK companies with decent values
05 NOV 2022
Results & photos below, well done to all.
Results & photos below, well done to all.
| Nov_2022_Results.pdf |
FAQs
Do I have to wear a tow-float?
We recommend them, but leave it up to each individual swimmer.
Can I get out after the first lap?
For our swims that involve laps, you can get out after any lap.
Can I wear neoprene gloves/boots/hat and still qualify as a skins swimmer?
Officially skins swimmers wear no neoprene. To receive a top 3 skins swimmer prize you are not allowed neoprene. Other than for the podium places, we are relaxed about neoprene on swimmers' hands/feet/head.
Obviously, swimmers in the wetsuit category are allowed to wear wetsuits.
Will have enough time to faff and then acclimatise?
Yes between 09:30 and 09:59
Will there be medals?
We've only ever given out useful, or edible, "medals".
Can I buy a T Shirt?
Yes, they are made to order by Teemill. You can order here.
Do I have to wear a tow-float?
We recommend them, but leave it up to each individual swimmer.
Can I get out after the first lap?
For our swims that involve laps, you can get out after any lap.
Can I wear neoprene gloves/boots/hat and still qualify as a skins swimmer?
Officially skins swimmers wear no neoprene. To receive a top 3 skins swimmer prize you are not allowed neoprene. Other than for the podium places, we are relaxed about neoprene on swimmers' hands/feet/head.
Obviously, swimmers in the wetsuit category are allowed to wear wetsuits.
Will have enough time to faff and then acclimatise?
Yes between 09:30 and 09:59
Will there be medals?
We've only ever given out useful, or edible, "medals".
Can I buy a T Shirt?
Yes, they are made to order by Teemill. You can order here.
Cool Mile Course Records
- 22m 05s David Johnston (wetsuit), April 2022
- 24m 20s Emily Jevons (skins), Nov 2019
03 JUL 2022
For the 5th Anniversary of Tal Y Llyn Swim we had a 2km and 4km race.
For the 5th Anniversary of Tal Y Llyn Swim we had a 2km and 4km race.
Cindy loving April's COOL MILE
02 APR 2022
The warmest COOL MILE to date! Photos and results from below.
The warmest COOL MILE to date! Photos and results from below.
| COOL_MILE_Results.pdf |
The first Tal Y Llyn swim was held in 2018. Read more about the lake and the hamlet of Tal Y Llyn here.
Al Smithson of MerseyTri on his way to victory in 2019 (wetsuit)
ROWING BOAT HIRE
Apres-swim/spectators? Joe operates boat hire out of the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, all equipment provided.
Apres-swim/spectators? Joe operates boat hire out of the Tyn Y Cornel Hotel, all equipment provided.
2021 RESULTS
| COOL_MILE_Results.pdf |
| COOL_KM_Results.pdf |
Event photos here.
