Fforest Farm

Members Only

Grid Ref: SO085527
52.164719, -3.331089
Wind Dir: 300-045
Grid Ref: CP
HG Rating: CP
Liaison: Will Barstow

Pre-flight contact:

George and Katie Barstow, Fforest Farm (01982 570406)

Description:

The east end of the north face of Aberedw Hill, a huge grassy ridge with room for hundreds of gliders.

Access & parking:

£2 to George and Katie Barstow, Fforest Farm (SO108540); if no-one is at the farm then try the campsite (SO101534). From the A481 between Llanelwedd and Hundred House, turn off at SO103537 towards the Fforest Fields campsite. 200m past the campsite entrance fork right and follow the track to park to the quarry (SO097529). Park here (five cars maximum) and continue up the track. Follow the track to the right and and turn right again at the abandoned water tank. A maximum of two vehicles may be driven up the track to take off.

Takeoff:

In the cleared area by the tree. Lots of bracken.

Top Landing:

Anywhere on the top. Slope landing not recommended due to bracken and turbulence from trees lower down the slope.

Bottom landing:

In the designated landing field west of the campsite (SO102533).

Restrictions & notes:

Many club members stay at the Fforest Fields campsite (http://www.fforestfields.co.uk/). Do not fly over Ffynonnau Farm (SO093531).

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