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Llandegfedd Reservoir

Wales  >  United Kingdom

Established reservoir. The south end is commercialised. The north end is a nature reserve with reed beds and wintering wildfowl.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 30 јули 2022
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Description

Llandegfedd Reservoir is a large 174 hectare water supply reservoir. Bring a telescope for panoramic views across the water. орел рибар is regular autumn visitor. Heronry in spring, winter visitors include сива патка, патка лажичарка, патка свиркач, патка ластовичарка, etc. Rare grebes and divers may occasionally be found in the deeper water in the middle. A variety of waders pass through during migration, with среден пескар, мал пескар, остригар, речна тринга and шарена тринга being among the more likely. Occasional rarity eg Baird's Sandpiper, ноќна чапја, вртивратка. A 6 mile circular walking route goes around the reservoir. There are several bird hides. Also orchids and butterflies.

Details

Access

From Usk proceed 3 miles towards Pontypool, go left at Monkswood. Parking at north end: During the summer open season the gate to the northern fishermen’s car park will be open from 8.30am and locked at 5.30pm daily. Note: the north east sector of circular walk is closed from November to March. Permits are required if visiting between 1st October and 1st March. They can be purchased from the Welsh Water Visitor Centre located at the dam end of the reservoir at a cost of £8.00.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake , Mud flats , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn , Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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