The BIG Welsh Swim
LS
From Love SwimRun
Saturday 14th July 2018
Past event
Event summary
Join us for The BIG Welsh Swim, hosted by Love SwimRun, on Saturday, July 14th, 2018! Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Snowdon mountain range, this unique swimming event takes place at Llyn Padarn, where participants can experience the beauty of the Welsh landscape like never before.
Swimmers can choose from a variety of distances, tackling the stunning 3k stretch of the lake once, twice, or even three times! For those looking for a more moderate challenge, there’s also a midway option available. Kickstart your adventure by catching the charming narrow gauge train to the start point, and immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery surrounding historic Dolbadarn Castle and the iconic Welsh slate quarries. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable swimming experience!
Swimmers can choose from a variety of distances, tackling the stunning 3k stretch of the lake once, twice, or even three times! For those looking for a more moderate challenge, there’s also a midway option available. Kickstart your adventure by catching the charming narrow gauge train to the start point, and immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery surrounding historic Dolbadarn Castle and the iconic Welsh slate quarries. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable swimming experience!
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Catch the narrow gauge train to the end of Llyn Padarn to start your swim for a truly unique experience! With the spectacular backdrop of the Snowdon mountain range, the historic Dolbadarn Castle and Welsh slate quarries you can choose to swim the 3k length of the lake, once, twice or three times! We have a mid way option too.
Location
Welsh Slate Museum, Gilfach Ddu, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55 4TY, UK
The BIG Welsh Swim
LS
Love SwimRun
Love SwimRun are the organisers of fun and friendly swimrun and open water swimming events in North Wales!
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