Take-off
Take-off is approached by foot. Do not drive up the track. Park in the small car park at the top of the Sychnant Pass (SH 750 770) and walk about 3/4 mile to the take-off area (about SH 750 780).
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Penmaenbach paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Penmaenbach.
Altitude176 m
Launch directionsN, NE
Coordinates53.2847, -3.8767
AreaSnowdonia / northern Eryri
Managing club: Snowdonia Sky Sports · Access: open sensitive
Site briefing
Planning information for Penmaenbach
Landing
Top landing is possible on the open moorland behind take-off, but serious rotor has been experienced. Bottom landing is on the beach. Do not leave it too late to break away from the hill as there's a lot of serious stuff to fly over - roads, railways and campsites.
Access and parking
Traditional hill-farming area — landowner agreements and seasonal restrictions apply; check the SSS guide before flying. Site liaison: Brad Nicholas (via club).
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