Take-off
A grassy west-facing spur. Ideal for low airtimers and stress-free flying. Anywhere on the top.
Foel paragliding site and weather forecast
Mid Wales / Borders. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and 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
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Foel is a flying site in Mid Wales / Borders with a recorded launch elevation of 476 m. It works best in south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Foel
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Foel doesn't cover.
Hundred House (Builth Wells / Fforest farm)northerly wind, 13 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 422 m · N launchHay Bluffnorth-easterly wind, 28 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 656 m · NE, NW launchCorndoneasterly, south-easterly or southerly wind, 37 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 464 m · N, NE, E, SE, S launchCowlodwesterly wind, 1 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 450 m · SW, W launchLlandinamnorth-westerly wind, 28 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 406 m · W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
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.
Hazards and cautions
- Do not land in any other fields.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Foel
Cowlod1 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 450 m · SW, W launchHundred House (Builth Wells / Fforest farm)13 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 422 m · N launchLlandinam28 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 406 m · W, NW launchHay Bluff28 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 656 m · NE, NW launchLong Mynd South35 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 367 mCorndon37 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 464 m · N, NE, E, SE, 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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