Beacons Reservoir

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Beacons Reservoir is the northernmost of the three reservoirs in the Taff Fawr valley in South Wales. It is owned by Welsh Water. As its name suggests, it is located in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Powys unitary authority area and within the historic county boundaries of Breconshire.

There is access to the Taff Trail and the Navvies Line from the car park below the dam.

Archaeological sites

During periods of low water, the remains of longhouses can be seen. One building overlooking the Taff Fawr has foundations of massive weathered slabs. Flint tools have been found. Warning: Welsh Water advises that remains should not be approached due to the danger of deep mud.

External links

*PDF| [http://www.dwrcymru.com/English/library/publications/community/recreation/Recreation_Guide_2006.pdf Welsh Water Recreation Guide] |409 KiB
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2631298 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of the Beacons reservoir and surrounding area]