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Reservoirs & lochs · Mid Wales

Nant-y-moch Reservoir

Also known as: Cronfa Nant-y-moch

Statkraft ASFree admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Nant-y-moch Reservoir — reservoir in the United Kingdom.

Nant-y-moch Reservoir, reservoirs & lochs in Mid Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station
Rheidol Falls · 9.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Nant-y-moch Reservoir, the nearest railway station is Rheidol Falls, located 9.5 km away. Entry to the reservoir is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Nant-y-moch Reservoir is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Managed by Statkraft AS. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.4681°, -3.8394°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Nant-y-moch Reservoir () is situated in the Cambrian Mountains in northern Ceredigion, Wales, near Pumlumon. The reservoir which flooded a part of the valley of the River Rheidol and its headwaters derives its name from a stream, the Nant-y-moch (in English = the pigs stream,), which formerly flowed into the River Rheidol at this spot. The dam is about three miles north of the village of Ponterwyd. The reservoir forms part of the Cwm Rheidol hydroelectric power scheme and the headwaters of the reservoir include the source of the River Rheidol. The Nant-y-moch component of the hydroelectric scheme has an installed capacity of 13 MW generated as the water from Nant-y-moch enters Dinas Reservoir.

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Background

History

Nant-y-moch Reservoir was created in 1964. The construction of the dam flooded the valley north of it, which included the hamlet of Nant-y-moch. The contents of the graveyard which was to be submerged were relocated to the chapel at Ponterwyd, and a number of cairns were painstakingly moved, some of which dated back as far as the Iron Age.

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Coordinates
52.4681, -3.8394
Address
Cambrian Mountains, Wales
Nearest railway station
Rheidol Falls9.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Nant-y-moch Reservoir?
Nant-y-moch Reservoir is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom.
What is Nant-y-moch Reservoir?
Nant-y-moch Reservoir — reservoir in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Nant-y-moch Reservoir?
The nearest railway station is Rheidol Falls, about 9.5 km away. Its coordinates are 52.4681°, -3.8394°.
Who runs Nant-y-moch Reservoir?
Nant-y-moch Reservoir is operated by Statkraft AS.
Is Nant-y-moch Reservoir free to visit?
Yes, Nant-y-moch Reservoir is free to enter.