SNOWDON
SUNRISE SWIM
indulge yourself in the treat of seeing the mountains from a truly different perspective
SNOWDON SUNRISE SWIM
There is no secret here, this involves an early start! But honestly, nothing beats that awe-inspiring feeling of seeing the sun peak over the summit or spill onto your back and you are tiny, tiny and laid back in the middle of a mountain lake.
Wake up early and feel the joy of having been up on the mountain, immerse yourself in the depths of one of Snowdon's incredible lakes and be back down in time to grab breakfast, knowing that you definitely have earned it!
"...she learned to go into the hills aimlessly, ‘merely with the intention to be with the mountain as one visits a friend, with no intention but to be with him’.
from Robert MacFarlane's introduction in 'The Living Mountain' by Nan Shepherd.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
GUIDING
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
TRANSPORT
HOT DRINKS
IN WATER PHOTOGRAPHY
ACCOMMODATION
PRE-REQUISITES
MUST BE ABLE TO SWIM. COMFORTABLE WITH THE IDEA OF SWIMMING OUTDOORS
COSTS
£65 PER PERSON
RATIO 1:6 PEOPLE
£100 PER PERSON
RATIO 1:1
BESPOKE DATES CAN BE ARRANGED FOR GROUPS OF 4 OR MORE
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
It is entirely up to you what you want to bring along, these sessions are about experiences, not endurance. But as a general guide, I would suggest...
Warm hat
Warm jacket
Waterproof trousers and jacket
Boots or trainers
Swimsuit/wetsuit
Swim hat/woolly hat (may get wet)
Goggles
Towel/Robie
Camera
Snacks
Hot drink
Rucksack to put everything in.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY?
I think a day on the hills, swimming in lakes and having time to reflect, absorb your surroundings is incredible, but see what other people who have shared the experience with me say
Thank you Viv for a magical morning. It was just what I needed to recalibrate.
Why aren't more people here doing this? It's just incredible!
Thank you so much for a wonderful morning and I will savour the memories.
Thanks for the company and the delightful experience.
WHERE TO STAY?
There is a full range of accommodation options in Snowdonia to suit every budget and taste.
The ones suggested below operate independently from me
HOSTELS
HOTELS/GUEST HOUSES
CAMPSITES
DATES AVAILABLE
Tue, 14 JunCapel Curig
Sat, 18 JunLlanberis18 Jun, 09:00 BST – 19 Jun, 15:00 BSTLlanberis, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UKNew for 2022, this is the first of three Front Crawl Boot Camps on offer this year. Join me for two days in the mountains of Snowdonia to hone your skills (no matter where they are at!) in Front Crawl and feel the meditative 'zen' that it can bring.
Wed, 22 JunChristchurch
Sat, 02 JulCapel Curig
Sun, 03 JulSnowdonia National Park
Sat, 09 JulSnowdonia National Park09 Jul, 09:00 BST – 10 Jul, 15:00 BSTSnowdonia National Park, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EN, UKPlan, Prepare, Discover your perfect swim in the lakes of Snowdonia. There is more to swimming in a mountain lake than changing into your swimsuit, join me for two days for an introduction to swimming in the mountains, find out how to prepare for the perfect mountain swim.
Sat, 16 JulLlanberis16 Jul, 09:00 BST – 17 Jul, 15:00 BSTLlanberis, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UKNew for 2022, this is the first of three Front Crawl Boot Camps on offer this year. Join me for two days in the mountains of Snowdonia to hone your skills (no matter where they are at!) in Front Crawl and feel the meditative 'zen' that it can bring.
Tue, 19 JulCapel Curig
Sat, 06 AugCapel Curig
Sun, 07 AugSnowdon Ranger Car Park, Caernarfon
Tue, 09 AugSnowdon Ranger Car Park, Caernarfon
Sat, 13 AugSnowdonia National Park13 Aug, 09:00 BST – 14 Aug, 15:00 BSTSnowdonia National Park, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EN, UKPlan, Prepare, Discover your perfect swim in the lakes of Snowdonia. There is more to swimming in a mountain lake than changing into your swimsuit, join me for two days for an introduction to swimming in the mountains, find out how to prepare for the perfect mountain swim.
Sat, 20 AugLlanberis20 Aug, 09:00 BST – 21 Aug, 15:00 BSTLlanberis, Llanberis, Caernarfon LL55, UKNew for 2022, this is the first of three Front Crawl Boot Camps on offer this year. Join me for two days in the mountains of Snowdonia to hone your skills (no matter where they are at!) in Front Crawl and feel the meditative 'zen' that it can bring.
Mon, 22 AugSnowdon Ranger Car Park, Caernarfon
Sat, 10 SeptSnowdonia National Park10 Sept, 09:00 BST – 11 Sept, 15:00 BSTSnowdonia National Park, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EN, UKPlan, Prepare, Discover your perfect swim in the lakes of Snowdonia. There is more to swimming in a mountain lake than changing into your swimsuit, join me for two days for an introduction to swimming in the mountains, find out how to prepare for the perfect mountain swim.
Sat, 24 SeptSnowdonia National Park
Sat, 08 OctSnowdonia National Park08 Oct, 09:00 BST – 09 Oct, 15:00 BSTSnowdonia National Park, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EN, UKPlan, Prepare, Discover your perfect swim in the lakes of Snowdonia. There is more to swimming in a mountain lake than changing into your swimsuit, join me for two days for an introduction to swimming in the mountains, find out how to prepare for the perfect mountain swim.- To be confirmed in 2022Snowdonia National Park
ABOUT ME
I am an artist, outdoor swimmer and personal trainer. I spilt my time between the mountains of Snowdonia in North Wales where I have lived since 2002 and on the beautiful South Coast in the New Forest where I grew up. My project #swimsnowdonia was listed amongst 'The 10 most inspiring adventures' in The Guardian and has been the focus of several short films including a music video for the band Elbow. 'Afterglow' a short film about my passion for both my creativity and cold water swimming won Best Woman in Adventure Gold Award at Sheffield Adventure Film Festival., Best Short Film at The Four Season Film Festival and was recently selected for The Patagonia Film Festival in Santa Monica. I was included in the first San Miguel Rich List, 'a unique list of men and women who value experiences over any possession' and listed as one of Britain's 101 Adventurers. I featured in an ITV documentary 'The Mountain ' which follows the lives of a selection of people who live and work on the busiest mountain in England and Wales, Snowdon as well as various features on the BBC, Sky Sports and Channel 5.
I am a Qualified Teacher, Personal Trainer, Mountain Leader, Open Water Swimming Coach, RLSS Open Water Lifeguard, RYA Day Skipper and hold RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory. I hold Emergency First Aid in the Outdoors, RLSS Water Safety Management Level 1-3, STA Level 2 Swimming Teacher Award and Certificate, I am an RLSS Trainer and have more than 10 previous years of experience lifesaving in swimming pools.
Photo © Jody Daunton