Reservoirs & lochs · South Wales
Eglwys Nunydd
Eglwys Nunydd — lake in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Eglwys Nunydd is located in South Wales, with the nearest railway station being Pyle, approximately 3.9 km away. Entry to the reservoir is free.
About
Eglwys Nunydd is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Managed by Tata Steel Europe. Wikidata describes it as: "lake in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.5494°, -3.7394°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Eglwys Nunydd is a 260-acre (110 ha) supply reservoir in Margam, Wales. It was originally constructed in 1963 to provide cooling water for the cold rolling mills at the nearby Port Talbot steelworks.
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Background
Description
Eglwys Nunydd covers 260 acres, and has a shore line two thirds of which is in the form of a concrete bowl. It is around 14 ft deep.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5494, -3.7394
- District
- Neath Port Talbot
- Parish
- Margam
- Postcode
- SA13 2PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberafan Maesteg
- Nearest railway station
- Pyle — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3403842 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Eglwys Nunydd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rheillffordd Parc Margam Park Railway
Miniature railways · 1.4 km
Margam Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.6 km
Margam Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.6 km
St Mary's Abbey Church
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Margam Stones Museum
Museums · 1.7 km
Margam Castle
Castles · 1.8 km
Margam Park Railway
Miniature railways · 1.8 km
Hen Eglwys
Historic houses · 1.8 km
Hen Eglwys
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Hen Biniwn Grange (ruin)
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Half Moon Camp, Margam
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Morfa Beach
Beaches · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eglwys Nunydd?
- Eglwys Nunydd is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA13 2PS), in the parish of Margam.
- What is Eglwys Nunydd?
- Eglwys Nunydd — lake in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eglwys Nunydd?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA13 2PS.
- Who runs Eglwys Nunydd?
- Eglwys Nunydd is operated by Tata Steel Europe.
- Is Eglwys Nunydd a listed building?
- Eglwys Nunydd is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Eglwys Nunydd free to visit?
- Yes, Eglwys Nunydd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eglwys Nunydd?
- The nearest railway station is Pyle, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA13 2PS.