Take-off
Gospel Pass NW Take-off (A). This take-off is for hang gliders only. In stronger winds, it is possible to take-off from the mound (E) at the foot of the hill and climb up onto the main ridge.
Hay Bluff paragliding site and weather forecast
SE Wales / Black Mountains. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Hay Bluff.
Altitude656 m
Launch directionsNE, NW
Coordinates52.0168, -3.1090
AreaSE Wales / Black Mountains
Managing club: South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: members only
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Hay Bluff is a mountain site in SE Wales / Black Mountains with a recorded launch elevation of 656 m. It works best in north-easterly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Hay Bluff
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Hay Bluff doesn't cover.
Hundred House (Builth Wells / Fforest farm)northerly wind, 23 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 422 m · N launchPandyeasterly wind, 15 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 348 m · E launchSkirridsouth-easterly wind, 20 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 463 m · SE, NW launchPen Cerrig Calchsoutherly wind, 14 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 565 m · S launchTalybontsouth-westerly wind, 26 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 646 m · SE, S, SW launchCowlodwesterly wind, 29 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 450 m · SW, W launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
The top landing area is large but the ground is quite rough. Always top land away from gliders taking off. Bottom landing is only permitted on rough ground (D) at the foot of the Bluff. Do not land in the car park!
Access and parking
From Hay-on-Wye along minor roads. The road from Abergavenny, via the Llanthony Valley, is a single track and should not be used.
Hazards and cautions
- Beware of sailplanes from the nearby club at Talgarth. Beware of rotor behind the NE cliffs and rotor on the NW ridge in strong winds.
- A view of Lord Hereford’s Knob. Photo courtesy of Steven Mackintosh.
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Paragliding sites near Hay Bluff
Pen Cerrig Calch14 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 565 m · S launchPandy15 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 348 m · E launchSugar Loaf19 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 362 m · S launchSkirrid20 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 463 m · SE, NW launchGarway Hill22 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 358 m · NW launchHundred House (Builth Wells / Fforest farm)23 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 422 m · N 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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