Sat 26 Aug 2023 Barry, South Glamorgan, UK Entries closed

Escape from Flat Holm Sea Swim

A 12K sea-swim from Flat Holm Island, which is deep in the Bristol Channel, to Whitmore Bay, Barry, South Wales. A deep-sea adventure like no other in the UK.

  • Sat 26 Aug 2023
  • Entries closed
Whitmore Bay, Barry
Escape from Flat Holm Sea Swim

09:00

Age 18 & over

£220

  • 12 km sea swimming

Event overview

This is an Incredible opportunity to take part in a first-of-its-kind event! Flat Holm is a remote island which sits deep in the middle of the Bristol Channel 4 miles from shore between Wales and England.

You will be guided on a 12K swim to Barry's famous Whitmore Bay.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Swim hat required
  • Wetsuit advised

Location

  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets

Route

  • First aid
  • Point to point
  • Wave start

Sustainability

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links

What's included

  • Eco t-shirt

Entries

  • Age 18 & over

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