Outdoor Activities in the Brecon Beacons National Park - Fishing

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The rivers Wye and Usk which flow through the Brecon Beacons are Salmon and Trout fishing rivers of renown.  Coarse fishing if available on Llangorse Lake. There are also numerous reservoirs and also the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal offering fishing opportunities. Please enquire locally to ensure that you have the correct license and permit to fish required. Where to Fish in Wales

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Please take note that access and use of the following reservoirs may change and that you should verify the following details with Glas Cymru prior to visit in any of the following reservoirs.

Beacons Reservoir

Located at 1400 feet above sea level and covering an area of 52 acres this reservoir is easily accessed from the main Merthyr Tydfil to Brecon A470 trunk road located where the Aberdare - Penderyn - Brecon road joins the A470. the top end of the reservoir ends less than one mile from the Storey Arms adventure centre and public car park. The archaeological remains of long houses are located at the top end of the reservoir.  for most of the year this failure is either covered in water or inaccessible because of the danger from surrounding deep mud.

A wide variety of common bird life may be spotted here but there are no specific facilities for bird watchers. Osprey have been known to visit this reservoir in spring and autumn. The Taf Trail long-distance footpath and cycleway passes close to the western edge of the reservoir boundary.

Pentwyn or Dol-y-Gaer reservoir is situated at 750 feet above sea level and covers an area of 96 acres.  Limited free public car parking is available in a nearby lay-by or on the side of the road that separates Dol-y-Gaer reservoir Pontsticill reservoir. additional car parking can be found just above the reservoir on the minor road to Talybont on Usk.  There are also picnic facilities at this car park.  Visitors should beware of believing their car and possessions unattended in this locality as vandals and thieves are active.  The road that separates the two reservoirs offers truly spectacular views of Pontsticill Reservoir to the south and of the Pen y Fan and Corn Ddu escarpment to the North.  An easily reached photographic viewpoint. the northern end of the reservoir is a conservation area and frequented by wildfowl and migrating birds including mallard, teal tufted ducks and heron. Dol-y-Gaer outdoor pursuits centre is located nearby. The Brecon mountain railway travels a route overlooking this and positive reservoir on its way to Torpantau. 

Pontsticill reservoir is located at 1000 feet above sea level and covers an area of 253 acres.  It is the home of Merthyr Tydfil sailing club. the route of the Taff Trail long-distance footpath and cycleway passes through the forestry located overlooking the western side of the reservoir.  The Brecon Mountain Railway travels close to the eastern boundary of the reservoir offering very fine views. Dol-y-Gaer outdoor pursuits centre uses Pontsticill the reservoir for sailing and canoe courses. sub aqua diving may be permitted during the winter by prior arrangement in designated areas. Contact Llandegfedd Reservoir 01495-769281. 

When the reservoir was flooded in the 1920s several farms, the original Taf Fechan church, and Bethlehem Chapel were flooded. when the water level of the reservoir is very low the lower walls and foundations of some of these buildings may become visible notably in the arched entrance to Bethlehem Chapel. The replacement for the church is now a private home and is located half a mile from the reservoir on the minor road to Talybont on Usk.  The replacement Bethlehem Chapel is also a private home and is located opposite the Butcher's Arms public house in the village of Pontsticill. 

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