Some paths may be closed for short periods between 10 and 13 August while we cut the grass. Thank you for your patience.
Cardiff’s iconic reservoirs
Discover your Welsh Water Adventure with plenty of things to do including swimming, paddling and sailing. Open all year-round, our visitor centre offers a light and airy café. Our walking trails and events programme offer educational opportunities for all ages and our walking trails help you connect with nature.
Welsh Water has worked closely with partners and the local community to create a hub for health and well-being whilst protecting the site’s biodiversity.
Lisvane and Llanishen Reservoirs is a natural resource of significant ecological value and encompasses two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for waxcap fungi and overwintering birds.
Open-water swimming sessions are part of the watersports programme on Llanishen Reservoir which also includes sailing, canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
Our brand new two-storey visitor centre offers spectacular views across the reservoirs and an exceptional dining experience in our cafe.
Be sure to check out our menus which include specials made with seasonal produce alongside popular favourites.
• READ MORE •With clean, deep water and no tides, Llanishen Resevoir is perfect for watersports like kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding…
• READ MORE •Unleash your inner adventurer and book your supervised open water swimming session now….
• READ MORE •We’ve got parking, equipment hire, toilets, changing rooms, education centre and a boat shed on site.
• READ MORE •Open daily with café, meeting rooms, activity hub, information desk, toilets, bike racks, limited parking and free wifi…
• READ MORE •The mix of woodland, meadow and waterside habitats means the area is rich in wildlife. Find out about the birds, plants, insects and fungi abundant around the reservoirs.
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