Wild Swim - Snowdonia

Meeting Time: from 5pm
You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.

Meeting Location:
Dol Peris
High Street
LLanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4HA

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Parking: There is limited parking available at Dol Peris. Additional long-stay (pay-and-display) car parking is available in Llanberis.

Public Transport: Llanberis is located 10.6 miles from Bangor Train Station, with services to/from Holyhead and Crewe.
The easiest way to get to Dol Peris on public transport is a train to Bangor and then the 85/86 bus from Bangor Train Station to Llanberis - which will drop you at the door of Dol Peris, just ask the driver for the Heights pub. Please check service/timetables before travelling.

Taxi: A taxi from Bangor Train Station to Llanberis can cost around £30.

Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day between 1pm and 3pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.

We’ll be staying in the lovely Dol Peris Guesthouse on this trip. It’s a spacious and cosy converted farmhouse set on the edge of Snowdonia National Park, so it’s perfectly placed for our itinerary. With towards the forests and mountains, it’s a haven that we love coming back to. Wi-Fi is available and there’s even a wood-burning stove for extra comfort!

Bedding is provided - but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.

Accommodation Address:
Dol Peris
High Street
LLanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4HA

Room Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Double/Twin Room
Single Room (shared bathroom)

There are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a room - with single beds, no bunks - with other participants (room sizes vary and bathrooms are shared). Double/Twin Rooms sleep up to two participants booking together (bathrooms are shared with other rooms or en-suite). Single Rooms are for one participant and have a single bed (bathrooms are shared with other rooms).

Included:

• 2 nights accommodation in a guesthouse - we have taken over exclusive use of the accommodation, so it will just be Large Outdoors participants staying.

• A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.

• Guided wild swimming sessions on 2 days (Day 2 & Day 3) within the magical Snowdonia National Park.

• Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on both evenings.

• A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).

• A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for Day 2’s walk.

• Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.

• Bedding - but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.

• The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.

• Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.

Not Included:

• Travel to and from the meeting location.

• Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.

• Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.

• Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.

• Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation, or there’s a handy shop next door.

• Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.

• Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.

Please see our Wild Swiming Kit List.

The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.

WETSUIT: It is essential to wear a wetsuit because of the locations and the time we will be spending in the water. Please note that you must have your own wetsuit as we are unable to lend you one. If you need any advice on the best type of wetsuit to purchase ahead of this trip, please feel free to explore this Blog post.

Although you will need to be able to swim, you do not need to be long-distance swimmer by any means.

We are not aiming to swim miles, instead enjoying a greater number of more leisurely swims where you can really take in the views and scenery and appreciate being immersed in the natural world. We will not be heading into open water.

• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.

• What transport is provided during this trip?
We do not provide any transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.

• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.

“Great to be back on a Large Outdoors trip. Lovely bunch of participants, great host, well organised trip” Barbara, August 2021

“Loved trying something new with a great group of people. Our host was brilliant, cooked amazing food, and really looked after the different needs of the group - and his local knowledge was brilliant!” Sharon, August 2021

“ I really enjoyed trying something new with a nice group of people. Our hosts were fantastic so my thanks go to them!” Verified guest, August 2021