Snowdon, North Wales

27 - 29 October 2024

The Noth Wales Mountain Retreat

This all inclusive retreat will run 1pm Sunday - Tuesday 1pm from an exclusively hired 11 bedroom Snowdon Ranger Lodge, on the edge of Llyn Cwellyn Lake.

We've paired with local swim guides to bring you Snowdonia's best kept secret spots for inspiring swims and refeshing dips. Rivers, pools, waterfalls and lakes will make this our most inspired retreat yet.

Who are the swim guides? - Mel

Mel is TWSCo's full time swim guide, Mel is a qualified Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme 

Mel is currently studying towards her Diploma in Cold Water Therapy, as well being a nutritionist, personal trainer and operating a successful Swim School 

Favourite swim- Bossiney Cove, Cornwall

Favourite retreat - Spring in Cornwall 

Favourite cake - Lemon drizzle 

Who are the swim guides? - Becky

Becky began work with TWSCo. as a hospitality assistant before completing her Beach Lifeguard and Open Water Lifeguard qualification in 2023.

Favourite swim- Old Harry Rocks, Dorset

Favourite retreat - Studland, Dorset

Favourite cake - Millionaire's shortbread

Who are the swim guides? - Rich

Rich is a Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard and Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme. Amongst this, Rich also delivers the whole suite of lifeguard and water safety awards for The Royal Lifesaving Society as a National Trainer Assessor.

Rich is also RNLI lifeboat crew and operations manager of Land & Wave, a busy outdoor centre in Dorset.

Favourite swim- Any of Snowdonia's waterfalls

Favourite retreat - The North Wales Swim Retreat

Favourite cake - Carrot Cake

Who are the swim guides? - Ali

Ali is a Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard and Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme.

Ali is a TWSCo. favourite, she has plenty of mountain experience and absolutely loves The Lake District!

Favourite swim- Jumping off the jetty into Derwent Water

Favourite retreat - The Lake District Swim Retreat

Favourite cake - Millionaire's Shortbread

 We meet at our first swim location at 1pm, likely to be a glorious lake in the lee of Mount Snowdon. This guided swim and swim clinic will give you a chance to improve your stroke, or try a new stroke under the supervision of our qualified and experienced swim coaches. 

Be sure to bring your hot drinks flasks fully charged to accompany homemade cake before we head to the accomodation for rooming. 

Dinner with table wine will be followed by our famous 'Tame the Tides' talk in the lounge. 

 Early birds will be wowed by an outstanding sunrise dip with warm croissants.

A hearty, healthy breakfast will be followed by a drive out to a spectacular Snowdonia waterfall, be prepared to visit an Instagram worthy shot! 

An optional afternoon hike around Snowdon will be followed by a sunset dip in Snowdon's clear waters.  

 Pancakes for breakfast will be followed by a short drive out to Elephant Rock, this incredible lake sits at the foot of Snowdon. A point to point swim will be possible for those who want a challenge!

Homemade lemon drizzle cake will end a perfect few days in the mountains.

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Carriages 1pm