The Big Brutal Swim
BE
From Brutal Events
Event summary
Join us for The Big Brutal Swim, an exhilarating open water swimming event organized by Brutal Events, happening on Sunday, August 14th, 2016, at the stunning Parc Padarn in Caernarfon, Gwynedd. This picturesque location is not only the sixth deepest lake in Wales but also a unique habitat for the Arctic Char, a fascinating fish species from the Ice Age era.
Swimmers of all abilities can choose from three challenging distances: 2.5k, 5k, or 10k, making it an ideal event for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic beginners. Plus, with separate categories for wetsuit and skins swimmers, everyone can participate in their preferred style. Best of all, your participation helps support Aspire, a fantastic charity dedicated to assisting individuals with spinal injuries. Dive into an unforgettable experience while making a difference!
Swimmers of all abilities can choose from three challenging distances: 2.5k, 5k, or 10k, making it an ideal event for both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic beginners. Plus, with separate categories for wetsuit and skins swimmers, everyone can participate in their preferred style. Best of all, your participation helps support Aspire, a fantastic charity dedicated to assisting individuals with spinal injuries. Dive into an unforgettable experience while making a difference!
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Rachel Lacey
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 2 years ago
What a brilliant day and fantastic challenge!! I am a new swimmer and completed the 5K challenge in 2 hours and 1 minute. I chose this event to raise money for the charity MIND. The event was well organised and the staff were really friendly and helpful. A few strokes in I had to give my swim gloves and socks to one of the Kayaking team as the temperature of the lake was so warm I did not need to wear these!! I wish now I had gone for the non wetsuit option! I did my first two laps and I was feeling quite tired but with all the staff and spectators cheering you on it really made you want to keep going!!! The views were amazing while I was swimming! The feeling when I had completed was amazing and I got quite emotional! I will be back to do the 10K next year!! Thanks again to Big Brutal Events for a great day!
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Chris Floyd
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Took part in the 2023 edition · 3 years ago
Really stunning location and incredible set up, organisation and event management.
Delighted with my time too (which always helps)
Delighted with my time too (which always helps)
Organiser's description
The Big Brutal Swim will take place at the beautiful Parc Padarn, the sixth deepest lake in Wales and home to a fish called the Arctic Char, a species left over from the time of the last Ice Age – although none of our swimmers have spotted one yet! Choice of 2.5k, 5k, and 10k swims. All profits will go to Aspire, which supports people with spinal injuries. Separate categories for wetsuit and skins swimmers.
Location
Welsh Slate Museum, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55 4TY, UK
The Big Brutal Swim
BE
Brutal Events
If your dreams don’t scare you. They’re not big enough. Brutal Events organise tough, endurance events in amazing locations for people who like to push their limits.
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