Sat 7 Jun 2025
Bala, Gwynedd
The Big Bala Swim | 500M
All aboard the swim train for this truly unique, bucket list swim!
- Sat 7 Jun 2025
Llyn Tegid, Bala
500M
10:00
Age 8 & over
£30-£35
- 500 m 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
- Beginner-friendly
- Dogs allowed at venue
- Event village
- Families
- Spectators
- Swim hat provided
Route
- Cut off time
- Marshals
- Way markers
Location
- Bag transfer
- Cafe
- Camping
- Mountains
- Paid parking
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
What's included
- Camping
- Eco medal
- Race photo
Sustainability
- Optional medal
- Optional t-shirt
- Plastic bottle free
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
How to enter
- Age 8 & over
- Enter online