Managing club: South West Wales Soaring Club · Access: members only
Site briefing
Planning information for Rhossili
Access and parking
From M4 J42 take A483 into Swansea then A4067 along seafront towards Mumbles. 2km before Mumbles turn right onto B4436 for South Gower. Turn right at Pennard Church, after 1km turn left onto A4118. Follow to Scurlage then turn right for Rhossili on B4247
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
During morning/evening high tides water comes in quickly. Orographic cloud can form rapidly
Rhossili cliffs
Only experienced pilots should soar cliffs
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Flying close to the NNW facing cliffs at Rhossili is a high risk activity. All pilots should exercise great caution when flying the cliffs, as a collapse there may result in contact with the terrain, which is mostly steep or vertical. The cliffs are far less forgiving than the main ridge, which is largely gently sloping. Pilots must not get blown back when flying cliffs - severe turbulence in lee.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.