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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 Kaan Ucele Social Media

Fly High with Our New Club Clothing We’re thrilled to launch our brand-new range of paragliding club clothing, designed to keep you comfortable on and off the hill while proudly showing off our club logo. We’ve teamed up with Print Inc., a trusted local company based in Crosshands, Carmarthenshire. Founded by Angela Windsor, Print Inc. brings years of experience in high-quality printing and embroidery, as well as a reputation for excellence through her award-winning AVA Dancewear brand. Now, you can order top-quality clothing that’s perfect for pre-flight, post-flight, or just representing the club in style. 👉 Visit the Online Shop

< 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 Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point

Club Prizes & Awards Following our AGM, here’s the latest on this year’s club awards. Trophies and prizes will be presented at the Club Christmas Meal. 🏆 XC League Awards (Flights must take off in Wales) Overall Winner – Club XC League Champion Best Flight on a B-Class or Lower Wing Best Newcomer Best Female Pilot 🎁 Buffs & Extras First Milestones – Fly your first 25 km or 50 km XC this season and earn a free club buff Site Records – Break a new site record and you’ll also receive a buff 📌 Enter Your Flights To be considered for awards, you must enter your flights in the Club XC League: 👉 View the XC League here ✨ Whether you’re chasing your first XC, aiming for the league title, or just flying for fun, we celebrate all achievements. See you at the Christmas meal!

< 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 Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point

< Back Club social meeting Want to know more about Pure Track and live tracking? Keep safe and visible with friends and family using your current instruments and phone. A 'bring your gear' night to help get you up and running on the platform. 📍 Pontardawe Inn 📅 6th November 2025 ⏰ 6:00 PM Previous Next

< 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 Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point

< Back Southerndown SW (200*-230*) Pilot Open site Site sheet General information Height 140 ft Site Fee £ 0 42 m 7.115 Notam Code Site not negotiated - be polite and deny everything Landowner Vale of Glamorgan Council Take-off in front of car park but watch rotor. Top landing same area - aware of rotor, fences, people, dogs, benches. Also possible west of car park take-off past stone house. Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) Site information Site not negotiated - be polite. Do not land on SSSI areas. Guide not instruction to fly - make own informed choice Do not climb fences, be respectful. Do NOT fly beginning April to last week May due to nesting Coughs. Only fly when tide provides adequate landing room in bay Do Not land on any SSSI areas Rules Strong rotor behind cliffs requiring extreme caution in stronger winds Hazards Directions South of Bridgend take B4265 to St Brides Major. Head out on B4524 towards Southerndown. Park in car park above Dunraven Bay. Don't forget to pay for car park What3Words wordplay.snooping.town (1), relished.mouse.digested (2) proceeds.backers.mows (1), pavilions.debut.landmark (2) Top land at launch spots or beach landing - SSSI areas along top and bottom of cliffs Parking point Take off point Landing point Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point

< 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 Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point

< Back Rhossili WSW-WNW (250*-290*) / NW-N (315*-360*) cliffs experienced pilots only Club Pilot + 50h, Club Pilot Members only Site sheet General information Height 600 ft Site Fee £ 0 183 m 7.013 Notam Code Club pays annual fee to Trust. This is member only site as requested by National Trust Landowner National Trust Two dedicated take off areas - pimple and top of hill. Bottom landing only on sandy beach but aware of public - first 1/3 busiest. Rhossili is a premier coastal soaring site in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is of national importance. We are privileged to fly here. There is limited XC potential. Alternative things to see and do if it is not flyable. Rhossili is owned by the National Trust and is a very sensitive site. In the past, due to incidents and site rule infringements, this site has come very close to being lost to free flying. We ask that all club members take an active role in ensuring the site is safeguarded and our permit to fly there is not compromised. Wardens are always present and rule infringements do not go unnoticed. You would make yourself extremely unpopular in the paragliding community if you are unable to follow a few simple easy to follow rules and your behaviour leads to the loss of this stunning site Do NOT use raised beach or cliffs for launching/landing - FORBIDDEN SWWSC Site Record Nick Roberts 2012 11.5km https://www.xcleague.com/xc/flights/2012737.html?vx=27200424 Site information Premier coastal soaring site in Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, national importance. Privileged to fly here. Limited XC potential. Very sensitive - incidents and rule infringements nearly lost site in past. Wardens always present, infringements noticed VERY sensitive site . Park only in designated car parks - keep access clear for emergency vehicles. Do not take off if tide coming in with little beach left. No taking off when/if orographic cloud forming. Take-offs/landings only in designated areas. No launching/landing on cliffs. Under NO circumstances use raised beach for launching/landing - it is SSSI. No shortcuts over raised beach. Use official footpaths from beach. Pilots may be asked for BHPA and SWWSC membership proof Rules During morning/evening high tides water comes in quickly. Pilots must not get blown back when flying cliffs - severe turbulence in lee. Only experienced pilots should soar cliffs. Orographic cloud can form rapidly Hazards Directions 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 What3Words itself.channel.commended nips.submits.applause Top launch, pimple, and beach only - everywhere else OUT OF BOUNDS Parking point Take off point Landing point Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point

< Back Seven Sisters (Hirfynydd) NW-N (310*-360*) Club Pilot Members only Site sheet General information Height 1360 ft Site Fee £ 0 396 m 7.038 Notam Code NRW own track, take-off privately owned Landowner Natural Resources Wales Take-off no problems. Top landing easy on large flat area in front of trees. Slope land if needed. Lower landing at your discretion - few options, long walkout possible, ground deceptive and slopes away. There is 1 key in the safe (as per email previously sent out), use this key to open the first gate. If you are intending flying here check social media/Telegram State a meeting time so others can join you. There are issues at the moment with keys at this site. Please don’t leave key for others under a rock or hiding spot. If you have the key. Keep a hold of it until depositing it back to the keybox at the house. These keys are security coded and supplied in good faith by Natural Resources Wales. Do not take these keys home or attempt to copy as this could result in us losing access all together. Please remember to lock gates when going through and not to let unauthorized vehicles entry. Key safe 1 - jumped.motion.handicaps Gate 1- solicitor.vehicle.product Gate 2 – adopters.crunching.amount Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) SWWSC Site Record Nick Roberts 2022 74.7km https://www.xcleague.com/xc/flights/2022860.html Site information 3km ridge with beautiful valley view. Generally smooth but can get rough in thermic conditions. Good XC potential Park carefully to avoid blocking tracks. Cross fences carefully without damage. Security coded keys supplied by NRW - don't take home or copy or lose access. Don't let unauthorized vehicles enter Rules Don't get blown back - thousands of trees behind with rotor and turbulent air Hazards Directions From Neath take A465 towards Merthyr. At Glyn Neath take A4109 towards Seven Sisters, in Seven Sisters turn left by building marked St John (SA10 9BA) and proceed to locked gate What3Words dust.mistaken.nutty wimp.sporting.basics N/A Parking point Take off point Landing point Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point

< Back Ferryside SW-WNW (220*-290*) Club Pilot Members only Site sheet General information Height 300 ft Site Fee £ 2 91 m 7.014 Notam Code £2 per person payable in Paybox on farmhouse wall Landowner Mr Jones - Pen Y Lan Farm Paybox - caged.agent.stylists Be sure you can clear hedge at front of take-off field - can cause turbulence. Top land in take-off field (wires near farm buildings). Bottom landing when tide in not possible. With tide out land near railway level crossing for easier retrieve Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) Site information XC potential - with tide out and westerly wind the estuary becomes thermal generator Site within Pembrey bombing range danger zone. No flying Mon-Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-2pm. Check NOTAMs for evenings/weekends. Phone RAF Pembrey Sands HQ 01554-892205 for activity status. First post on 'SWWSC site reports' telegram group intention to phone, then post result. Don't fly unless confirmed ok. Take care not to damage crops or disturb livestock Rules The site lies within the danger zone covered by Pembrey bombing range. If you want to fly it during weekdays phone the number (posted below in potential hazards) and ask if there are any movements or activities occurring. First post on 'SWWSC site reports' telegram group that you intend to phone Pembrey so repeat calls don't occur. Then post the result of your call. Don't fly unless confirmed ok. Take care not to damage any crops or disturb any livestock. Hazards Directions Head to Kidwelly on A484. Follow signs to Ferryside along coast road to village called Broadlay. Take minor road west towards farmhouse at rear of top landing area and park in courtyard. Walk through fields to T.O. What3Words onion.financial.walked losses.hung.verve Back on take off or beach landing Parking point Take off point Landing point Previous Next N/A Emergency landing point