Take-off
Vehicular access to lay-by adjacent take-off. Hang Gliders should take off from the hill behind the road (A).
Cwmparc paragliding site and weather forecast
SE Wales / Black Mountains. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Cwmparc.
Altitude477 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates51.6444, -3.5432
AreaSE Wales / Black Mountains
Managing club: South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Cwmparc is a flying site in SE Wales / Black Mountains with a recorded launch elevation of 477 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in northerly and easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Cwmparc
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Cwmparc doesn't cover.
Talybontsouth-easterly or southerly wind, 26 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 646 m · SE, S, SW launchNantymoelsouth-westerly wind, 1 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 472 m · SW launchMerthyr Commonwesterly wind, 17 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 416 m · W launchFan Gyhirychnorth-westerly wind, 25 km away · South West Wales Soaring Club · 700 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Top landings at (A) and (B) are possible in light conditions but can be turbulent and the landing has to be precise. Thus, landing in those areas is only recommended for experienced and competent pilots (pilot rated +100 hours suggested).
Access and parking
From M4 J36 at Bridgend, or from the Rhondda on the A4061. Alternative from Maesteg and Port Talbot on the A4017. Parking in lay-by adjacent to main takeoff. Latitude: N51.644485 Longitude: W003.547793
Hazards and cautions
- Severe rotor in areas marked is typical rather than possible.
- Sea-breeze results in rapid switch of wind direction and severe rotor and turbulence in the bowl.
- Model aircraft are often flown this site, sometimes large (world ranking) model aircraft competitions are held here.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Cwmparc
Nantymoel1 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 472 m · SW launchRhigos8 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 472 m · N, NE, NW launchMerthyr Common17 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 416 m · W launchFochriw19 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 444 m · W launchMynydd Meio19 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 318 m · SW launchPontlottyn21 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 426 m · NE 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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