The Snowdonia Retreat

Betws Garmon, Caernarfon LL54 7YY, UK

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The Snowdonia Retreat

Betws Garmon, Caernarfon LL54 7YY, UK

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TW
34 reviews
Oct 24 - 26, 2025
Group size: 1 - 24
The Snowdonia Retreat
Betws Garmon, Caernarfon LL54 7YY, UK
The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd
34 reviews
Oct 24 - 26, 2025
Group size: 1 - 24

About this trip

 

Snowdon, North Wales

24 - 26 October 2025


The Noth Wales Mountain Retreat


This all inclusive retreat will run 1pm Friday - Sunday 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

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What’s included

  • Breakfast
    A hot breakfast such as filled baps or pancakes, alongside homemade granola and fruit
  • Lunch
    A warming lunch included
  • Dinner
    A homemade dinner each night from Chef Mel
  • All swims & activities
    All swims included, plus any additional activities on the itinerary such as hikes and talks.
  • Accommodation
    A good night's sleep
  • Table wine
    A glass of red or white with your evening meal
  • Teas & Coffees
    Hot drinks from the tea room
  • Cake, Cake and more cake
    Cake is vital, homemade cake after every swim, of course

Available Packages

The Dorm space | Our most popular choice
Deposit:£50
6 left

Share a dormitory room with 3 or 4 like minded people, ideal for solo travellers or friends alike. We'll put you all in contact via WhatsApp before the trip so as you can say hello. Inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. 

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£529
Deposit:£50
Twin Room
Deposit:£50
6 left

 Share a twin/ bunk for you and a friend or loved one at £549 each usive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Suitable for all who can 200m continuously. 

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£549
Deposit:£50
Four bed bedroom for Four
Deposit:£50
8 left

Share a larger room for up to four in a double and bunk for £479 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Larger groups possible with large discounts. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously. BIGGER GROUP? Bigger discounts office@thewildswimming.co.uk

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£479
Deposit:£50
Six bed bedroom for six
Deposit:£50

 Share a larger room for six for £449 each inclusive of meals, all swims/ events and table wine. Larger groups possible with large discounts. Suitable for all who can swim 200m continuously. BIGGER GROUP? Bigger discounts office@thewildswimming.co.uk 

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£425
Deposit:£50

Available options

TWSCo. Swim Cap
£5

Order a branded TWSCo. swim cap in advance, either sky blue or orange. Collect on retreat

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Itinerary

Day 1
North Wales awaits

 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. 

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TW
The Wild Swimming Co. Ltd
34 reviews
Incredible swimming holidays and events at iconic locations around the UK. ​ Fabulous food, wonderful wines and accommodation come as standard alongside inclusive, breath taking swims and kind humans on our holidays. Our unique holidays focus on bringing new people to the best secret and most iconic swim spots from Cornwall, Devon & Dorset to North Wales and the Lake District, in exclusive, simple yet stunning accommodation with every detail taken care of. ✔ STA Open Water Swim Coaches ✔ Iconic Locations ✔ Lifeguard Led
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Reviews

KB
A wet weekend in Wales, literally! Not my first retreat with the team, so I knew to expect a comfy bed, good food and fabulous support on a number of varied swims, undeterred by the weather. Scrambling down to waterfalls and plunge pools and a choppy swim across the lake - well managed, with everyone able to meet their goals safely. After all the rain the hurly burly of the Watkins path falls was a little out of my comfort zone initially, but I don’t think I’ll forget the rush of swooshing from one pool to the eddy in the next in a hurry. Ha! Mel and Rich always go out of their way to make sure everyone’s happy, and I’m not sure how they manage it, but it was somehow always dry when we’re getting changed!
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By Kate B for The Snowdonia Retreat on Dec 10, 2024
KF
A really memorable and special trip - thank you!
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By Katie F for The Snowdonia Retreat on Dec 04, 2024
SR
I had a bloomin’ lovely time! This was my second retreat with TWSC and I loved it more than the first one. The accommodation was great, the setting was amazing, I loved the walk and the the swims were just incredible! I mustn’t forgot to mention the food….👌🏻. Mel and Rich are great at what they do, but I don’t think they realise that! I’m hoping to do another one next year. Thanks TWSC ☺️.
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By Sara R for The Lake District Retreat on Nov 23, 2024
SJ
What a wonderful 3 days we had in the Lakes with the Wild Swimming Co. The location, the dips and swims. Loved every second of this adventure. As always, Mel & Rich were the consummate professionals, always making us feel safe. They had clearly done some proper rekkies as the location of each dip was perfect. Mel kept us well fed with delicious food too - always a brucie bonus. The sleeping arrangements weren’t ideal. Expected a dorm for me and my two pals with an en-suite but it was actually an extended dorm with two rooms and no door between which made it a bit tricky with our neighbours who were anxious about us getting up for the sunrise dip and disturbing them. No dividing door also made it hard to block out the snoring and I took to the sofa in the games room for both nights and had a lovely sleep! 😂 It was the first time the company had used this accommodation and I’m not sure it met all the criteria they were expecting either. The dining room was great with lots of room for a big table for the whole group to sit around, which was lovely. Only 1 comfy chair in the sitting room - everyone sitting on school benches or hard chairs. But, as we sat around the fire outside in the evening, this was easily compensated. Drying wet towels after a day of frolicking in the water was a bit of a bind as nothing really dried in the drying room downstairs and radiator space at a premium in the dorms. As it was only for 2 nights though, this wasn’t a big deal. The group of people on the trip were fantastic. Just a brilliant bunch of women who made being with strangers so easy. Just felt like we were all meant to be there together. I loved all of the dips and swims, but hands down, the most fun was the leaping and diving off the jetty on the last morning. Genuine joy captured. Thank you Mel & Rich for the most amazing 3 days. So glad I’ve booked my next trip with you already!
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By Sariah J for The Lake District Retreat on Nov 17, 2024
KJ
This was a great trip for wild swimmers of all ages and stages. Well organised by experienced guides, with lots to do but also easy to opt in and out. Basic accommodation in a Youth Hostel in a beautiful location. All food provided. A highlight was a waterfall dip after a short hike in the sunshine.
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By Kathryn J for The Snowdon Retreat on Nov 03, 2024
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