About this flying site
NW wind There is a rumour that Mr Roberts does not need to be paid for parking. This is NOT the case and he should be paid £2 per vehicle! This is a ridge about a mile long running from Harlech to Talsarnau.
Harlech paragliding site and weather forecast
Snowdonia / northern Eryri. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Harlech.
Altitude165 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates52.8610, -4.0964
AreaSnowdonia / northern Eryri
Managing club: Snowdonia Sky Sports · Access: open sensitive
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Harlech is a flying site in Snowdonia / northern Eryri with a recorded launch elevation of 165 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly and westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Harlech
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Harlech doesn't cover.
Penmaenbachnorth-easterly wind, 49 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 176 m · N, NE launchMoel Berfeddeasterly wind, 25 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 450 m · E launchLlantysilio Mountainsouth-easterly wind, 58 km away · North Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 416 m · SE, S launchGlyderausoutherly wind, 26 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 428 m · S launchTremadogsouth-westerly wind, 10 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 180 m · SW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Snowdonia Sky Sports and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
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).
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).
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Harlech
Harlech cliff2 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 58 m · NW launchTremadog10 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 180 m · SW launchMoel Berfedd25 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 450 m · E launchGlyderau26 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 428 m · S launchNant Gwrtheryrn27 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 278 m · W, NW launchMoel Eilio28 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 338 m · NW 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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