About this flying site
Used by local flying school which should be given preference
Mid Wales / Borders · Paragliding site
Disgwylfa Fawr paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Disgwylfa Fawr.
Altitude423 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates52.4428, -3.8606
AreaMid Wales / Borders
Managing club: Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · Access: open sensitive
Site briefing
Planning information for Disgwylfa Fawr
Take-off
A useful site which is frequented by the local school. Tends to work best when the wind is WNW. As such, it is a good site if Cemmaes is "blown out". Difficult to break away from due to the proximity to the sea and the sea breeze, but would have excellent XC potential otherwise. Sometimes has restitution or "magic" lift conditions on summer evenings. Usual take-off is from the plateau half way up. In light winds it may be preferable to launch from the summit but there is not much room.
Landing
Bottom landing: Extremely easy, but there are some rocks and sheep feeders hidden in the rushes so be careful.
Access and parking
The local school have permission from the farmer to drive further than the obvious parking place. Please don't do the same.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- Training site. Please give priority to the local school.
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