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Notable lake · Cardiff, Wales

Lisvane Reservoir

Lisvane Reservoir is a lake in Cardiff, Wales.

Lisvane Reservoir: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lisvane Reservoir

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lisvane Reservoir — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 51.53223, -3.17040. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lisvane Reservoir full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lisvane Reservoir yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lisvane Reservoir?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lisvane Reservoir?

    Nearby: Roath Park (park, 4 km), Twmpath Motte (fort, 4 km), Morgraig Castle (fort, 5 km), Wenallt Hill (viewpoint, 5 km), Caer Castell (fort, 5 km), Caerphilly mountain (viewpoint, 6 km).

    Is Lisvane Reservoir worth visiting?

    Lisvane Reservoir is listed as a notable lake in Wales on Spotwander.