Sat 7 Jun 2025 Bala, Gwynedd, UK

The Big Bala Swim

All aboard the swim train for this truly unique, bucket list swim!

5 races

  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #1 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

250M

10:30

Age 8 & over

£30-£35

  • 250 m lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #2 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

500M

10:00

Age 8 & over

£30-£35

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #3 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

1.5K

10:15

Age 8 & over

£40-£55

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #4 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

4.5K

10:00

Age 16 & over

£75-£79

  • 4.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #5 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

9K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£85-£89

  • 9 km lake swimming

Event overview

Catch the historic stream train along the shores of Llyn Tegid, Wales’ largest natural lake, to start your swim! Surrounded by the beautiful Aran, Arenig and Berwyn mountain ranges, the lake has suberb views and plenty of wildlife to spot along the way.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Mountains
  • Paid parking
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Sustainability

  • Optional medal
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Plastic bottle free
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Races at event

  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #1 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

250M

10:30

Age 8 & over

£30-£35

  • 250 m lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #2 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

500M

10:00

Age 8 & over

£30-£35

  • 500 m lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #3 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

1.5K

10:15

Age 8 & over

£40-£55

  • 1.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #4 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

4.5K

10:00

Age 16 & over

£75-£79

  • 4.5 km lake swimming
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • #5 of 5
Llyn Tegid, Bala

9K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£85-£89

  • 9 km lake swimming