Managing club: Snowdonia Sky Sports · Access: open sensitive
Site briefing
Planning information for Harlech
Take-off
From the high street in Harlech turn up the hill past the Lion Hotel and continue for 1/2 mile. Park on side of the road next to the Welsh Water works (high tennis court style fencing). Follow the track on the left, immediately after the WWW, and go through a gate marked 'Rhyd Galed Uchaf'. Continue on passing through one more gate and a holiday home with large glass conservatory. The track now runs uphill until you reach the top of the crag. Walk in a NE direction until the ground drops down to a field. Take-off is directly in front.
Landing
Landing is in the Secondary school field (SH 579 315), by the main road, whenever possible. If forced to land below take-off choose a sheepless field. Top landing is tricky due to severe rotor
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.