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Owners of Wales’ “Blue Lagoon” Impose £2 Deterrent and Barriers
7/22/2026, 12:24:49 AM
The Owners' £2 Deterrent at Brombil Reservoir
Leisure Estate Investments Ltd, which purchased Brombil Reservoir in Margam, Neath Port Talbot for £20,000 at an auction in 2024, announced a £2 levy per visit. The fee is described as a “temporary deterrent” intended to fund clean-up operations and to manage unauthorised visits. The company has also installed physical barriers on the dam face to stop people from walking on it, although trespassers have subsequently removed those barriers.
Background and Visitor Surge
The reservoir, nicknamed a “blue lagoon” for its turquoise water, went viral on TikTok during the Covid-19 pandemic and has since attracted thousands of visitors. The site is reachable via a steep 900 m public footpath up Margam mountain. The influx of visitors has previously caused traffic congestion and littering in the surrounding area.
Data & Statistics
- Depth of the reservoir: approximately 30 m (100 ft).
- Purchase price: £20,000 in 2024 (original guide price £75,000).
- Visitor levy: £2 per person, billed as a site-maintenance fee.
- Footpath length to the dam: 900 m (2,953 ft).
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have strictly banned [people] from going there and walking on the face of the dam.” — spokesperson for the company
