Hurly Burly - The Pioneer Year report

Hurly Burly outdoor swimming event - The Pioneer Year report

By Talyn Williams

Hurly Burly: The Pioneer Year

Last weekend, I headed over to Wales to join the Outdoor Swimming Society in Barmouth for the very first Hurly Burly, where participants could choose to swim or run 10km, or if you're feeling sprightly, take on both. In the stunning location of Snowdonia National Park, along side the Mawddach River, I set up the Alpkit teepee and got a nice fire going to help finishers warm their fingers and toes (as well as toast a marshmallow or two in the process). If you missed out on it's pioneer year, here's a selection of snaps to get a feel for what to expect next year

The run followed the old railway line across and up the river | Photo: Vivienne Rickman Poole

Outdoor Swimming Swimwear and Wetsuits

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Alpkit Beach Towel

Highly towelled Alpkit towel with cotton towelling
$22.49 $29.99

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GNPDGT Beach Towel

100% cotton comfy and cosy beach towel
$22.49 $29.99

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Kisdon Goggle alpkit kidson swimming goggles

Kisdon Goggle

Open water swimming goggles with UV protection, an antifog coating and curved lenses
$19.99 $22.49

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Rydal Goggle

Flat lens outdoor swimming goggles with an antifog coating
$17.49

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Coniston Swimming Cap

Silicone swimming cap for hydrodynamic outdoor swimming
$5.99 $6.99

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Lotic Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Our best all-round wetsuit for outdoor swimming in open water
$229.99 $279.99

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Terrapin Natural Swimming Wetsuit [Mens]

Natural swimming position with thinner more flexible neoprene
$169.99 $199.99

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Dulsie

Long-sleeved one-piece swimsuit for outdoor swimming
$54.99 $64.99

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Hurley [Womens]

Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
$49.99 $59.99

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Hurley [Mens]

Long sleeved top for outdoor swimming without a wetsuit
$49.99 $59.99

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Hythe [Mens]

Jammer swim shorts for warm weather swimming and icy dips
$29.99 $34.99

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Bredon [Mens]

Mens swim shorts for warmer waters and the bravest of plunges
$24.99 $29.99

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