Take-off
Access to take-off is by foot only (a hard carry up). Lots of space to rig on top of the hill, with an easy gentle rounded take-off. Take-off E for ENE to East, or take-off A when the wind has more North in it.
Blaenavon paragliding site and weather forecast
SE Wales / Black Mountains. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Blaenavon.
Altitude550 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates51.7806, -3.1387
AreaSE Wales / Black Mountains
Managing club: South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: members only
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Blaenavon is a hill site in SE Wales / Black Mountains with a recorded launch elevation of 550 m. It works best in north-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Blaenavon
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Blaenavon doesn't cover.
Blorengenortherly or north-westerly wind, 6 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 531 m · N, NE, E, NW launchEbbw Valeeasterly wind, 6 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 442 m · E launchCwmbransouth-easterly wind, 13 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 457 m · SE, S launchSugar Loafsoutherly wind, 9 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 362 m · S launchTalybontsouth-westerly wind, 18 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 646 m · SE, S, SW launchFochriwwesterly wind, 13 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 444 m · W launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Top landing area between (A) & (E) is vast, but the ground is rough and the front section slopes gently to the edge of the hill. Top landings should be carried out well away from pilots taking off.
Access and parking
From Blaenavon or Brynmawr take the B4248, then by the cattle grid, turn into the parking area at the old mine access road. Park in the parking area at the gate. Please do not block the footpath or cycle path.
Hazards and cautions
- No real hazards. But the site is frequently used by schools and low airtime pilots, and can therefore become quite crowded.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Blaenavon
Ebbw Vale6 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 442 m · E launchBlorenge6 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 531 m · N, NE, E, NW launchAbertysswg8 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 395 m · W, NW launchSugar Loaf9 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 362 m · S launchPontlottyn11 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 426 m · NE launchPen Cerrig Calch12 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 565 m · S launch
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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