Llandegfedd Reservoir

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Llandegfedd Reservoir (also known as "Llandegveth Reservior") is a large water supply reservoir eight miles (13 km) north of Newport in South Wales.

It was opened in May 1965 [ [http://www.newportpast.com/hd/chronology.htm NewportPast.com: Chronology of the Twentieth Century] ] . The reservoir itself covers an area of convert|434|acre|km2 and is managed by Welsh Water's leisure and conservation company- Hamdden. [ [http://www.pacgb.co.uk/news/newsarchive2.html PAC News Archive ] ]

It is located near Llandegveth village close to Pontypool, Cwmbran and Usk.

Set in peaceful countryside close to major centres of population, Llandegfedd reservoir is also run as a country park and supports a R.Y.A recognised Sailing and Windsurfing School that operates from Easter to October. Dinghies, Windsurfers & Canoes can be hired and fishing is another common activity on & around the lake. [ [http://www.southwalesindex.co.uk/pages/65_1774.html Sailing & Yachting in Llandegfedd ] ]

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* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2631334 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llandegfedd reservoir and surrounding area]