Reservoirs & lochs · South Wales
Pen-y-fan Pond
In or near Argoed.
Pen-y-fan Pond — reservoir in South Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pen-y-fan Pond, the nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, which is 2.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NP11 3EJ, and entry is free.
About
Pen-y-fan Pond is a reservoir in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Managed by Caerphilly County Borough Council. Wikidata describes it as: "reservoir in South Wales". Coordinates: 51.6978°, -3.1640°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pen-y-fan Pond is a man-made reservoir in South Wales built around 1794-6 as part of the engineering works for the Crumlin Arm of the Monmouthshire Canal. The reservoir was used to maintain the water level in the canal. The reservoir is formed by a large earth dam with stone facings, forming banks on three sides of a gentle slope. The outlet to the canal feeder forms a stone-lined, oval tunnel and a valve chamber is set into the bank above. Pen Y Fan Pond Country Park features the reservoir, and provides a circular walk around the lake, and minimal facilities for visitors. The site has a car park, and is popular destination for families and fishermen. Fisherman may purchase day tickets from the Islwyn & District Angling club's website: http://www.islwynanglers.com
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- Coordinates
- 51.6978, -3.1640
- District
- Caerphilly
- Parish
- Crumlin
- Postcode
- NP11 3EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport West and Islwyn
- Nearest railway station
- Llanhilleth — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q48790680 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pen-y-fan Pond (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pen-y-fan Pond - geograph.org.uk - 201943.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Pen y fan Caravan and Leisure Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Church of Christ Church Aberbeeg
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Mynydd Pen-Y-Fan
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Mynydd Pen-y-fan
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Argoed
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Workingman's Institute and Memorial Hall
Gardens · 2.2 km
Oakdale Picture House
Theatres · 2.4 km
Llanhilleth Colliery Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
St Illtyds Castle
Castles · 2.5 km
St Illtyd's Motte
Literary houses · 2.5 km
Pont Syr Dafydd
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
St. Illtyd Graveyard
Cemeteries · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pen-y-fan Pond?
- Pen-y-fan Pond is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP11 3EJ), in the parish of Crumlin.
- What is Pen-y-fan Pond?
- Pen-y-fan Pond — reservoir in South Wales.
- How do I get to Pen-y-fan Pond?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP11 3EJ.
- Who runs Pen-y-fan Pond?
- Pen-y-fan Pond is operated by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
- Is Pen-y-fan Pond a listed building?
- Pen-y-fan Pond is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Pen-y-fan Pond free to visit?
- Yes, Pen-y-fan Pond is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pen-y-fan Pond?
- The nearest railway station is Llanhilleth, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP11 3EJ.