Managing club: South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open
Site briefing
Planning information for Abertysswg
Take-off
Take-off is on the west side of Mynydd Bedwellte which overlooks Abertysswg and faces WNW. An under-rated and under used site – it takes similar wind directions to M.Fochriw.
Take-off from the top of the M.Bedwellte hill, or slightly further down. Don’t forget to account for the road and any traffic using it. There will not be as much ridge lift if the wind is South of West, and there could be more turbulence as the wind is off too. Care and control is needed when launching hang gliders in strong winds, as the take-off is narrow and vehicles are close by. Paragliders do not have this problem. If you are not sure of the true speed and direction of wind then check at the top of the hill first.
Looking out from the take-off.
Landing
Top landing is easiest on top of the hill which is about 120ft higher than takeoff. Sometimes the area behind the road can be used.
Top landing a hang glider in front of the road south of takeoff requires a great deal of experience and precision and is not recommended. It is easy on a paraglider.
Slope landing is possible for paragliders by the side of the road at the bottom of the hill marked on the map. Be careful of cars if you are landing too close to the road. This area is small, uneven and slopes. It is very difficult for hang gliders not recommended for hang gliders.
The emergency bottom landing field (triangular shaped field marked with purple star on the map) is available outside of the lambing season. Be aware there is are power lines running north towards the farm. Always leave by the gate at the bottom of the field, and carry gliders up to the road. This is a long carry out over rough ground. Please don‘t park on the farm track. Note if the farm gates are shut the farm security dogs are loose, do not enter the farm at these times.
Access and parking
From Tredegar on minor roads towards Markham, or North from Markham to Tredegar. Due South of NP22 5BQ but on the more easterly single track road.
Park along by the road near the corner where it is flat ensuring enough space is left for gliders landing. Do not block farm roads.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
Beware of moving vehicles and rotor from parked cars if you top land close to the road. Stay clear of the lee side of the trees as there can be significant turbulence off them in strong winds. The quarry to the South can also be turbulent and is to be avoided by low air time pilots.
Be aware of power lines and telegraph poles between the lower road and landing field.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.