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
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.