Llandegfedd Reservoir

Llandegfedd Reservoir is a large 174 hectare water supply reservoir and is eight miles north of Newport in south Wales. The reservoir is very close to Pontypool, Cwmbran and Usk, with the boundary between Monmouthshire and Torfaen running through it. HistoryIt was opened by Newport Corporation in May 1965. The reservoir itself covers an area of 434acre and is managed by Welsh Water's leisure and conservation company – Hamdden. It is located near Coed-y-paen village. Management and usethumbThe reservoir is managed in accordance with the Llandegfedd Reservoir – Recreation and Conservation Management Plan and in consultation with the Llandegfedd Reservoir User Liaison Group. The scheme includes: Spatial zoning based on the reservoir's physical characteristics and sports and conservation requirements compromise: Conservation areas – shallow northern waters and shores, which are the principal wildfowl over-wintering, feeding and nesting areas. Sailing and windsurfing area – all water except conservation and diving zones. Diving area – deeper waters near the water outlet. Canoeing area – southern section of the Reservoir. Boat fly-fishing areas – all except the conservation and diving zones. Bank fishing areas – selected shores, which avoid other users and dangerous banks. Seasonal restrictions:

Llandegfedd Reservoir is a large 174 hectare water supply reservoir and is eight miles north of Newport in south Wales. The reservoir is very close to Pontypool, Cwmbran and Usk, with the boundary between Monmouthshire and Torfaen running through it. HistoryIt was opened by Newport Corporation in May 1965. The reservoir itself covers an area of 434acre and is managed by Welsh Water's leisure and conservation company – Hamdden. It is located near Coed-y-paen village. Management and usethumbThe reservoir is managed in accordance with the Llandegfedd Reservoir – Recreation and Conservation Management Plan and in consultation with the Llandegfedd Reservoir User Liaison Group. The scheme includes: Spatial zoning based on the reservoir's physical characteristics and sports and conservation requirements compromise: Conservation areas – shallow northern waters and shores, which are the principal wildfowl over-wintering, feeding and nesting areas. Sailing and windsurfing area – all water except conservation and diving zones. Diving area – deeper waters near the water outlet. Canoeing area – southern section of the Reservoir. Boat fly-fishing areas – all except the conservation and diving zones. Bank fishing areas – selected shores, which avoid other users and dangerous banks. Seasonal restrictions: