The combination lock on the gate into the woods at Usk Reservoir has been removed by DCWW as it was damaged; we’re liaising with them around replacing it so in the meantime (while levels remain low) paddlers should continue to launch on the southern end of the dam by the spillway (where you shouldn’t now encounter anglers until mid-March) . The ‘original’ launch point on the north side of the dam is also now available for use again BUT the ground there hasn’t yet been reinstated following the dam works (so parking is currently limited) AND we’re awaiting advice from DCWW around the safety implications of operating near the new siphon inlets – so until then, anyone using this launch site should conduct their own risk assessments and take appropriate precautions.
Representing providers of Outdoor Adventurous Activities in South Wales and the Brecon Beacons
