Sat 7 Jun 2025 Bala, Gwynedd, UK

The Big Bala Swim | 1.5K

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

  • Sat 7 Jun 2025
Llyn Tegid, Bala

1.5K

10:15

Age 8 & over

£40-£55

  • 1.5 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.

This event is part of The Big Bala Swim.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Dogs allowed
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided

Location

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

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Marshals
  • Way markers

Sustainability

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

What's included

  • Eco medal
  • Race photo

Entries

  • Age 8 & over
  • Entries open
  • Enter online

Other 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
  • #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