Aerial view of Llys-y-Fran reservoir, Pembrokeshire, Wales
Llys y Fran is a small village and parish in the community of New Moat on the southern slopes of the Preseli Mountains in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The parish includes the small settlement of Gwastad. A notable feature is Llys y Fran Reservoir and Country Park, a popular tourist attraction. The word llys translates into English as "court" and y frân translates as "[of] the crow". Llys-y-Frân dam was constructed between 1968 and 1972 by Sir Lindsay Parkinson & Co. Ltd. The reservoir it impounds covers 212 acres and is surrounded by a grassland and woodland Country Park of 350 acres, including the area of the reservoir. It is managed by Welsh Water. The dam is 100 feet high and the lake is fed by the River Syfynwy (or Syfni) that also feeds Rosebush Reservoir a few miles upstream to the northeast. In 2008, a refurbished hydro-electric scheme was completed, raising the power output to an average of 26 kW; the original turbine generated considerably less. In 2017 Welsh Water announced a £4 million investment to enhance the park's facilities, to be completed in 2019, but the project was put on hold when the construction company went into administration. A new construction company was appointed, with work scheduled to be completed in 2020. The redevelopment project and outdoor activity centre opened in 2021. The country park has a perimeter track miles long for walkers and cyclists. There is also a miles family trail, and cycle hire is available. The reservoir is an important fishery in South West Wales, and has hosted national and international fishing competitions. Fishing with fly or bait, from mark or boat, is possible. The lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Sailing, windsurfing, rowing and canoeing all take place on the reservoir, with various equipment available for hire. The park hosted the Welsh Dragon Boat Championships in 2014, 2015, 2016,2017. The Llys-y-Fran Hillclimb is an annual event run by Swansea Motor Club.
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Location: Llys-y-Fran reservoir,Pembrokeshire,Wales
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