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.
Glyderau paragliding site and weather forecast
Snowdonia / northern Eryri. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Glyderau.
Altitude428 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates53.0905, -3.9991
AreaSnowdonia / northern Eryri
Managing club: Snowdonia Sky Sports · Access: open sensitive
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Glyderau is a hill site in Snowdonia / northern Eryri with a recorded launch elevation of 428 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Glyderau
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Glyderau doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Snowdonia Sky Sports. Read the full guide before you fly.
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).
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Glyderau
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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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