Take-off
For the more sensitive parking place and access to the main N and NW takeoffs turn off Llanberis high street at the Joe Brown "Corner Shop". First right. First left.
Moel Eilio paragliding site and weather forecast
Snowdonia / northern Eryri. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Moel Eilio.
Altitude338 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates53.1091, -4.1405
AreaSnowdonia / northern Eryri
Managing club: Snowdonia Sky Sports · Access: open sensitive
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Moel Eilio is a hill site in Snowdonia / northern Eryri with a recorded launch elevation of 338 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly and 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 Moel Eilio
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Moel Eilio doesn't cover.
Penmaenbachnorth-easterly wind, 26 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 176 m · N, NE launchMoel Berfeddeasterly wind, 9 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 450 m · E launchLlantysilio Mountainsouth-easterly wind, 60 km away · North Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 416 m · SE, S launchGlyderausoutherly wind, 10 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 428 m · S launchTremadogsouth-westerly wind, 18 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 180 m · SW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Snowdonia Sky Sports. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
By the ruin next to the parking area. Make sure you have enough height to reach it as there tends to be a lot of sink over the stream.
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).
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Paragliding sites near Moel Eilio
Elidir Fach3 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 431 m · W, NW launchMoel Berfedd9 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 450 m · E launchGlyderau10 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 428 m · S launchTremadog18 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 180 m · SW launchNant Gwrtheryrn26 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 278 m · W, NW launchPenmaenbach26 km away · Snowdonia Sky Sports · 176 m · N, NE 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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