Pontsticill

Pontsticill is in the Taf Fechan valley and is in the parish of Vaynor. The Taff Trail has been developed for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, which runs along Pontsticill reservoir, the reservoir is popular with sailors, anglers and picnickers.

This is a very old village that has cottages over 150 years old but also new executive houses for the ever-growing population that is now over 500.

Pontsticill reservoir was completed in 1927 by flooding farmland and even homes, which are still resting peacefully along with a church, chapel and vicarage. Pontsticill reservoir and dam now house a hydro plant, which was opened in 2002.

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