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Foel paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Foel.

Altitude476 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates52.2561, -3.2348
AreaMid Wales / Borders

Managing club: Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · Access: open permission

Site briefing

Planning information for Foel

Take-off

A grassy west-facing spur. Ideal for low airtimers and stress-free flying. Anywhere on the top.

Landing

Top landing: Anywhere on the top. Slope landing: Anywhere in the take off field. Bottom landing: None

Access and parking

As for Cowlod. Then either: Park at the farm in the designated parking area and walk up. With permission from the farmer, drive up the track from the farm (4WD only). Fork right 100m after leaving the farm. Approach along the byway from Llanfihangel Rhydithon (SO151667).

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • Do not land in any other fields.

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