A weekend of swimming, hiking, paddleboarding, vegetarian food and sauna in the stunning Eryri National Park (Snowdonia).
This weekend is for people who love to swim and want to explore some of the best wild swimming spots in North Wales. You might not have regular access to these kinds of places—but for one weekend, we’ll take care of the details so you can just turn up, get in the water, and enjoy.
We’ll visit the beach, mountain lakes and rivers, with a mix of relaxed dips and optional distance swims. Come with a sense of adventure and a few towels — we’ll handle the rest.
📅 Dates: 4th–6th July 2025
📍 Location: Henbant Permaculture Farm, Tain Lon, Clynnogfawr,
Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 5DF
🏕️ Accommodation: Camping (bring your own tent and bedding)
🍴 Vegetarian food, transport, lifeguarding & activity guiding included
✅ £275 all-inclusive (🔥additional £10 for each sauna visit)
💙 Adventure for good: this event is not-for-profit and creates local social impact
Here is the plan for the weekend:
🏖️ Friday: Coastal Welcome
Arrive from 3pm at Henbant Permaculture Farm. After a welcome drink and a slice of cake, we’ll head to a nearby beach for a relaxed sea swim and paddleboard session.
Then it’s back to the campsite for a freshly cooked vegetarian dinner, time around the fire, and a chance to unwind in the woodland sauna.
🏔️ Saturday: Eryri Adventure
After a nourishing breakfast, we head into Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)—home to some of the most spectacular mountains and wild water in the UK.
We’ll spend the day hiking to swim spots away from the crowds with a qualified mountain leader and open-water lifeguard. We’ll summit one of the Welsh 3000s—a mountain over 3,000 feet high, then stop for a freshly packed lunch on the trail.
When we return to camp, we will be treated to a vegetarian fire-cooked feast by Nomad, and a relaxed evening under the stars.
🏞️ Sunday: Distance Swim (Choose Your Challenge)
After breakfast, we head to Llyn Padarn, a beautiful glacial lake near Llanberis, for a fully supported swim. Choose your distance:
1km, 2km or the full lake length: 3.2km
There’s full safety cover, support throughout, and the option to hop out earlier if needed. No pressure—just a great chance to stretch your swim distance in good company.
Afterwards, we’ll return to Henbant for lunch, a guided yoga session to stretch out, and final tea and cake before heading home.
💙 Swim for Good
If we reach 16 bookings, we’re able to donate free places on guided adventure day trips to local people who would usually experience barriers to outdoor activities, including refugees, people in addiction recovery and survivors of domestic abuse.
These are delivered in partnership with charity partners across North Wales. Your booking directly supports this work.
✅ Included in the £275 price:
🏕️ 2 nights camping at Henbant (bring your own tent and bedding)
🧭 Guided mountain hike & wild swim day (qualified mountain leader)
🌊 Beach swim and Paddleboarding session
🛟 Supported freshwater distance swim
🧘♀️ Yoga session
🚌 Minibus transport to swim and hike spots
🍲 Vegetarian meals from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch (freshly cooked) and the essential daily tea and cake.
Not included:
🔥 Woodland sauna (£10 per session, payable locally - cash please)
This weekend is for swimmers who want to explore new places, meet like-minded people, and try something a bit different. You don’t need to be fast—just comfortable in the water and happy outdoors.
Got questions? Drop us a message or email
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You may also like the following events from Pen Y Bryn Outdoor Learning CIC:
- This Friday, 13th June, 10:00 am, Free Guided Walk for Carers: Llwybr Llechi Eryri - Snowdonia Slate Trail Section 1 in Bangor
- This month, 23rd June, 06:30 am, Solstice Swim over Yr Wyddfa - WOMEN'S HIKE & SWIM / HEICO & NOFIO MENYWOD in Beddgelert
- This September, 23rd September, 03:00 pm, 🌊 Wild Swim Retreat: Mountains, Lakes & Sea in Beddgelert
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