Llandegfedd Lake is closed today 14 August 2026 due to smoke from nearby wildfires.
Set in the beautiful, rolling landscape alongside the Usk Valley right on the Monmouthshire/Torfaen border, Llandegfedd Lake is a hub for health, wellbeing and recreation just twenty miles from Cardiff.
The Lakeside Cafe in the visitor centre offers stunning, panoramic views across the water and our modern, purpose-built Watersport Centre offers paddle and sail sports for all ages and abilities plus organised open water swimming. An array of land activities and events are also available.
Llandegfedd Lake is also a great location to fish, walk, picnic and watch wildlife.
We offer one of the best sailing experiences South Wales has to offer. Other water activities include windsurfing, dinghy sailing, stand-up paddle boarding and pedal boarding, canoeing and kayaking.
We have excellent fishing conditions, both from bank and boat. We regularly stock the lake with rainbow trout, and native brown trout may also be caught. The reservoir is well-known for its large pike!
While we are well known for watersports and fishing, at Llandegfedd Lake we also have plenty of land activities to enjoy during your visit. Learn the ancient art of axe throwing or have a go at archery.
A stunning south Wales beauty spot near Pontypool. We are just 20 miles from the Welsh capital of Cardiff and under 10 miles from the city of Newport. With a large 434 acre reservoir, the county boundary between Monmouth and Torfaen runs right through the water.
• READ MORE •A great place to start your visit. If you park in the top car park, follow the path down and you will see us situated in front of the lake. We are perfectly positioned for you to enjoy the views while you enjoy a bite to eat and drink in the Lakeside Cafe.
• READ MORE •Our menu includes daily specials made with seasonal produce alongside popular favourites. Our food is freshly prepared with vegetarian and gluten free options available. We like to refresh our offer so make sure you check the board for daily specials.
• READ MORE •Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water reserves the right to close all or parts of the Llandegfedd Lake site, restrict access to the water or cancel an activity at any time where it believes there to be unmanageable risks or unsuitable conditions. Safety is paramount to all our activities. However, watersports and adventure activities are hazardous by their nature and there are risks. Customers must comply with all safety regulations and instructions given by Llandegfedd Lake team at all times.
Vital tree-safety works have been scheduled across the Llandegfedd site. Visitors should be aware that we may need to restrict access to roads, walking trails and car parks for short periods whilst the work is carried out.
We apologise for any inconvenience, but we request that pedestrians follow the signs and keep away from the works for their own safety.
