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Meet Our Committee At the heart of our paragliding club is a dedicated team of passionate individuals who work behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly. Our committee members are experienced pilots, organizers, and enthusiasts who volunteer their time to promote the spirit of free flight, ensure safety, plan events, and support our growing flying community. Each member brings unique skills and a shared commitment to making our club a welcoming and exciting place for all Get to know the people who help make it all possible. Meet Our Committee Peter Lake Chair Chris Dusgate Treasurer Paul Yorke Membership Secretary Gary Jones Sites Officer Nick Roberts Safety Officer Rhun Llwyd Events Pete Gallagher Powered Paragliding Officer Tom Munro Social Media

SWWSC Site Guides List Search a flying site Open site Club Pilot + 50h, +50h, Club Pilot Read More Abernant (Bryn Mawr) E (090*) Members only Club Pilot Read More Bryncaws (Mynydd Marchywel) E-SE (090*-135*) Members only Club Pilot + 50h Read More Cwmafan (Foel Fynyddau) SE-SSW (135*-200*) Open site Pilot Read More Cwmparc (Graig Fach) NNE-ENE (020*-060*) Members only Club Pilot Read More Fan Gyhirych SW-W-NW-NE (220*-050*) Open site Club Pilot +10h Read More Fan Hir NNE-E (023*-070*) Members only Club Pilot Read More Ferryside SW-WNW (220*-290*) Open site Club Pilot + 50h Read More Graig Fawr WNW-NNW (290*-330*) Open site Club Pilot Read More Heol Senni (Fan Bwlch Chwyth) NNE-ENE (023*-070*) Members only Club Pilot Read More Lletty Siac (Mynydd Marchywel) W-WNW (250*-290*) Members only Club Pilot Site is closed Read More Marros Down SSW-SSE (165*-195*) Open site Club Pilot Read More Moel Feity (Training Site) E (090*) Open site Club Pilot Read More Newgale WSW-WNW (260*-280*) Open site Club Pilot Read More Rhiw Wen (Tair Carn Uchaf) NNW-NNE (335*-025*) Members only Club Pilot + 50h, Club Pilot Read More Rhossili WSW-WNW (250*-290*) / NW-N (315*-360*) cliffs experienced pilots only Members only Club Pilot Read More Seven Sisters (Hirfynydd) NW-N (310*-360*) Open site Pilot Read More Southerndown SW (200*-230*)

< Back Fan Gyhirych SW-W-NW-NE (220*-050*) Club Pilot Members only Site sheet General information Height 2370 ft Site Fee £ 0 722 m 7.132 Notam Code Club pays annual fee to estate. Check website/emails/social media for latest key access arrangements Landowner Cnewr Estate managed by James Lloyd Lots of room for T.O. and landing on top. Bottom landing possible at bottom of bowl and below SW take off. When bottom landing near lay-by beware of gully and fences. Keysafe – insolvent.blindfold.note Gate (Keysafe on gatepost) - embodied.requires.chatters Take off N/NE (area) – seats.less.diver Take off NW – debater.gaps.dugouts Take off W - clear.backpack.political Take off SW - heats.turntable.mural Official Landing field - cheerful.pelt.breakaway Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) SWWSC Site Records Peter Lake 2025 161.8km https://www.xcleague.com/xc/flights/20253149.html Site information Excellent XC potential in most directions. Remember NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays Check website/emails/social media for latest key access arrangements. No more than 6 vehicles permitted up hill at any time. Vehicles must keep to track but not block when parking. Site closed April and May for stock settlement Rules Always rotor behind main bowl and on top of hill. Area behind SW take off is rocky Hazards Directions From M4 junction 45 drive up Swansea Valley on A4067 past Dan-Yr-Ogof show caves and over pass. Descend until Cray Reservoir on left, park in lay-by on right next to disused bridge What3Words share vehicles and park without blocking track seats.less.diver (N/NE), debater.gaps.dugouts (NW), clear.backpack.political (W), heats.turntable.mural (SW) cheerful.pelt.breakaway Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

< Back Fan Hir NNE-E (023*-070*) Club Pilot +10h Open site Site sheet General information Height 2460 ft Site Fee £ 0 750 m 7.133 Notam Code N/A Landowner National Trust TO1 (Fan Brycheiniog) - biggest.lights.showering : 3km walk, 1300ft climb past Llyn y Fan Fawr to col, turn right to Fan Brycheiniog shoulder. TO2 (Fan Hir North) - values.alpha.cheeks : As TO1 but turn left at col up Fan Hir. TO3 (Fan Hir South)- grief.help.skews : 2km walk, 1000ft climb, over footbridge, through gate, up steep path, turn right up ridge. Parking for 1 + 2 – compress.loopholes.tinned Parking for 3 – longer.questions.storyline Landings possible from TO1&2 on fell towards upper car park. No official field from TO3, pilots have landed in the field shown in the image without problems. Please do not land in the field next to the Taffarn y Garreg Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) Site information Upper take-offs work in light to zero wind. Lower Fan Hir South can work in light breeze. 2km ridge with excellent light wind soaring and thermalling. Can work when too light at Heol Senni. XC over back committing - nearest road 12km behind. Possible to cross to Fan Brycheiniog then XC to Rhiw Wen Mountain flying site. Use own judgement. Always prepared to walk back down. Respect other mountain users. Close all gates Rules Mountain flying site. Area behind main ridge (marked X X) affected by rotor. Do not take-off, land or fly behind front face. Wind strength at north end likely significantly stronger than south take off Hazards Directions TO1&2: From M4 J45, A4067 up Swansea valley past Dan Yr Ogof, past Tafarn y Garreg pub, turn left up valley 3 miles to car park. TO3: Park past pub in layby, follow footpath opposite pub over footbridge alongside river through gate to track up to sheep enclosure What3Words compress.loopholes.tinned (TO1&2), longer.questions.storyline (TO3) biggest.lights.showering (TO1), values.alpha.cheeks (TO2), grief.help.skews (TO3) No official landing field - see notes Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

South West Wales Soaring Club - Clwb Esgyn De Orllewin Cymru Become a member Home to a stunning array of coastal and inland flying sites—from the iconic Rhossili cliffs to the wild beauty of the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons ) and Black Mountain . We’re dedicated to promoting the thrill of paragliding and hang gliding in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for BHPA-qualified pilots and approved international equivalents. While we don’t offer formal training, our experienced Club Coaches provide on-site guidance to help pilots progress confidently. With active communication channels, regular events, and a strong community spirit, we invite you to soar with us and experience the freedom of flight. Croeso i'r clwb! Join us Visit South West Wales Sites Start Now Next Event SWWSC AGM 23/04/2026 The AGM for SWWSC CEDOC will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday 23 April 2026 at the Pontardawe Inn / Y Gwachel . All members are warmly invited. We’re planning to gather for food from 6:30pm , so please feel free to arrive early and join us for a meal before the meeting. During the AGM we will be electing the committee to take up posts for the year beginning 1 May 2026 . Please check your email for further details about committee roles and the current nominations. We welcome any member interested in joining the committee , particularly anyone who might like to take on the Social Media Officer role. We look forward to seeing you there. More Events

< Back Bryncaws (Mynydd Marchywel) E-SE (090*-135*) Club Pilot Members only Site sheet General information Height 1250 ft Site Fee £ 2 418 m 7.059 Notam Code £2.00 per person including non-flyers payable at farm when entering site. Payment in paybox (woof.rubble.roofs) Landowner Stephens family - Bryncaws Farm Take-off and top land anywhere along the top. Bottom land in large fenced-off fields below hill - ground slopes away. Take care not to disturb livestock Approximately 2km ridge with plenty of room to take off and land. The north end of the ridge is tree covered but works well. The proximity of the site to the coast means that in light conditions during spring and summer, sea breeze can move in sometimes as early as midday and curtail flying (although if you are in the air at the time, it can be the start of an XC flight). The site has excellent XC potential. Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) SWWSC Site Record Nick Roberts 2004 101km Site information Approximately 2km ridge with plenty of room. North end tree covered but works well. Sea breeze can move in early and curtail flying but may start XC flight. Excellent XC potential Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays 1. No flying during lambing season (March & April). 2. Access permitted through Bryncaws Farm only. 3. Drive carefully, keep to track. 4. Park carefully to not obstruct track. 5. Leave gates as found. 6. Do not climb over fences Rules Can be rough in strong wind conditions especially with easterly component. Track can be slippery and impassable after wet weather. Farm animals may be present - young lambs inclined to run towards vehicles. Hazards Directions From M4 junction 43, take A465 northeast towards Merthyr. Turn off left for Cilfrew at 1st exit, take next right through residential area into narrow lane uphill 1km until left turning to Bryncaws farm. Drive into farmyard, pay site fee, go left around barn through gate to right. Track leads to hilltop through several gates What3Words bands.ground.sheets computers.petition.improving donor.engage.woods Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

< Back SWWSC AGM The AGM for SWWSC CEDOC will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday 23 April 2026 at the Pontardawe Inn / Y Gwachel . All members are warmly invited. We’re planning to gather for food from 6:30pm , so please feel free to arrive early and join us for a meal before the meeting. During the AGM we will be electing the committee to take up posts for the year beginning 1 May 2026 . Please check your email for further details about committee roles and the current nominations. We welcome any member interested in joining the committee , particularly anyone who might like to take on the Social Media Officer role. We look forward to seeing you there. Previous Next

Our Coaches All of the coaches below have given permission to be contacted. Sometimes you may find one on the hill to have a chat with, don't be shy in asking if there are coaches out as they will probably be flying as well if it's safe. Please respect contact times when phoning coaches . Coaches undertake this voluntarily for the club and are registered as coaches with the BHPA. Meet The Coaches Nick Roberts Chief Coach John Nash Senior Coach Pete Gallagher Club Coach Paul Yorke Club Coach Chris Williams Club Coach Nick Winder Club Coach Joe Hunt Club Coach

< Back Cwmafan (Foel Fynyddau) SE-SSW (135*-200*) Club Pilot + 50h Members only Site sheet General information Height 1150 ft Site Fee £ 0 350 m 7.073 Notam Code No current agreement for lower take-off field. Always be polite and courteous Landowner Lower Launch Field closed. Landowner(hilltop): Natural Resources Wales Launch and Top Landing Area: Southeast of Hilltop Masts Bottom Landing Area: Triangle shaped strip next to Rolling Mill Pub alongside B4286 Road. Parking for hike and fly: find a space in a nearby street near landing field and ascend hill via footpath(45mins). Parking also possible at Bwlch Lane next to bottom of rough access road. Ascend to hilltop on foot via rough road and along footpath just past right of access barrier(20mins). Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) SWWSC Site Record Steve Parsons 2014 93.1km https://www.xcleague.com/xc/flights/20141321.html Site information The hill can trigger good thermals and has some XC potential in Spring and late Summer but proximity to the coast means that sea breezes arrive all too quickly during late Spring/High Summer. Best flown in light winds as tree covered slopes can generate turbulence in more moderate wind conditions. Please DO NOT park in front of or obstruct Natural Resources Wales access barrier even on weekends. Rules Stay clear of masts on top. When top landing, stay well clear of the masts on the hilltop and do not attempt to top land in the lee of the main forest. Power lines on approach to bottom landing.The bottom landing field may also be turbulent in breezy conditions. Hazards Directions Directions from M4 East J41 or West J42: Take A48 to Baglan Roundabout and carry on along A48 for 300m taking left turning uphill past church and 1km further uphill branching right onto Bwlch Lane and keeping left at unmarked junction further up on the way to Bwlch. What3Words reap.gallons.land shady.tens.guess scores.focus.organs / sobs.baking.dawn.first Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

< Back Abernant (Bryn Mawr) E (090*) Club Pilot + 50h, +50h, Club Pilot Open site Site sheet General information Height 1050 ft Site Fee £ 0 350 m 7.052 Notam Code No fee. We do not have formal permission to fly here. Be polite if approached Landowner West Glamorgan Commoners Take off shown on map. Top landing large and undefined - be aware of power lines and fences. No official bottom landing. Emergency landing field available (E-LZ on map). If you bomb out you are not experienced enough to fly here SWWSC Site Records as at 17.7.24 Peter Lake 2023 70.8km https://www.xcleague.com/xc/flights/20232296.html Site information Good XC potential. Liable to sea breeze. Remember NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays 1. No flying during lambing season (March-April) if sheep on hill. 2. Do not drive onto common and park without obstructing road. Rules Power cables and poles along face of hill and near parking. No official bottom landing field. Rubbish tip, mine spoil-heap and trees at bottom Hazards Directions Turn north at the traffic lights in the centre of Pontardawe taking the A 474 towards Brynamman. After about 2km turn left opposite the Travellers Well pub and continue uphill for about 4km. At the crossroads turn right and after a few hundred metres park just before the road heads round the face of the hill. What3Words repay.reworked.radiated jeep.testing.relished no official bottom landing Parking point Take off point Landing point intestine.issuer.asked Emergency landing point Previous Next

< Back Moel Feity (Training Site) E (090*) Club Pilot Open site Site sheet General information Height 1500 ft Site Fee £ 0 457 m Notam Code No formal arrangement but farmer seems happy Landowner Farmer seems happy - be polite if approached Walk up hill, take off where hill starts to level out. When bottom landing near lay-by beware road. If gliding out beware trees Site information Suitable for ground handling and forward launch practice in nil to very light winds No rules but park sensibly and don't disturb livestock Rules In light winds possible to fly very low over road - be aware of traffic Hazards Directions From M4 junction 45 drive up Swansea Valley on A4067 past Dan Yr Ogof show caves, take Trecastle road opposite Tafarn Y Garreg pub. After 5.5km park in lay-by on right What3Words subplot.fellow.flamingo mistaking.deeper.warbler N/A Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

< Back Rhiw Wen (Tair Carn Uchaf) NNW-NNE (335*-025*) Club Pilot Open site Site sheet General information Height 1950 ft Site Fee £ 0 594 m 7.111 Notam Code No fee Landowner Brecon Beacons National Park Authority Take-off small flat area near top of slope 200m west of car park. Bottom landing area beyond hairpin bend in road below take-off. Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) SWWSC Site Record Peter Lake 2022 42.8 km https://www.xcleague.com/xc/flights/20224445.html?vx=01200923 Site information Very interesting and picturesque landscape. Good XC potential with various options but large area of sinking air to negotiate over the back No rules except good flying etiquette Rules Slope landing tricky on rocky and uneven slope. Military aircraft frequent area during week - use NOTAM/CANP Hazards Directions From M4 J45 take A4067 up Swansea Valley to Pontardawe. Follow A474 to Ammanford, at Guan-Cae-Gurwen turn right onto A4069 to Upper Brynamman. In Upper Brynamman turn left at mini-roundabout following A4069 to Llangadog. Road winds up over Black Mountain, 500m past top going downhill see large car park and viewing point. Park, cross road, walk up to takeoff What3Words jots.irrigated.basher wiggly.daffodils.tightest unfit.obvious.inquest Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next