Managing club: Snowdonia Sky Sports · Access: open sensitive
Site briefing
Planning information for Glyderau
Take-off
From the Pen y Gwryd Hotel (SH 660 558) carry on the road towards Capel Curig for 200yds and park in the lay-by. Walk back along the road and go over the ladder just before the first house. Follow the path, over the stream, and keep going up the hill beside the stone wall. Follow this wall until it contours to the right, where there's a ladder. You are now at the lower take-off. If you want a higher take-off, go over the ladder and climb the path for ten minutes until you see a suitable heathery area on your right. This is the upper take-off. You can walk all the way up if you want, but finding good take-off spots is surprisingly difficult. It's also totally knackering.
Landing
Down by the lay-by, on either side of the road. Watch the little lake! And don't climb the fences.
Access and parking
Traditional hill-farming area — landowner agreements and seasonal restrictions apply; check the SSS guide before flying.
Site liaison: Gareth Aston (via club).
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.