About Us The club is fortunate to have a number of stunning, diverse sites in South West Wales, stretching west from the Neath valley to Pembrokeshire. The stunning coastal site of Rhossili probably being the ‘jewel in our crown.’ We also have some excellent inland sites in the western part of the Brecon Beacons and The Black Mountain. We welcome BHPA qualified pilots (Club Pilot and above) and BHPA approved foreign equivalents to join our club and enjoy our breath-taking sites. Our mission is to promote the exhilarating sport of free flight whilst ensuring safety and camaraderie among our members. We aim to foster a supportive environment for ALL levels of pilots. Each year we host several educational and social events. The club does not provide formal training as members are required to have qualified with a BHPA registered school, our sport being hazardous and requires structured training for safety and enjoyment reasons. For those new to the sport, BHPA schools can be contacted via this link: British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association. We have a team of Club Coaches providing informal support and guidance on the hillside (including site briefings, launch and landing tips). These Coaches also help Club Pilots to progress safely along the pathway to the Pilot Rating required for cross-country flying. The club has a number of means by which it communicates with members, the main ones being Telegram and email and upon joining the club you’ll be invited to these and we also have an active Facebook social group. We pay landowners an annual license fee for access to some of our sites and some require flyers to be members of our club. Whether or not a site is ‘open’ or ‘members-only’ is clearly stated in our sites guide. Please help us keep our annual membership fee low and access to the sites by adhering to these site rules. We look forward to you joining us in the air, fly safe and high.

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 Curry and Talk Night 14/10/2026 🪂 Noson cyri a chlonc CEDOC / SWWSC Curry & Talk Night! 🍛 Join us for a fantastic evening of food, flying stories, and catch-ups with the South West Wales Soaring Club! 📅 When: Wednesday 14th October 📍 Where: Y Gwachel / Pontardawe Inn ⏰ Timeline: 6:30 PM: Food is served (Curry night!) 7:30 PM: Guest talk begins 🎙️ Guest Speaker: Tom Munro We are thrilled to have Tom Munro sharing some of the stories and most exciting or scary parts of learning to fly and getting into cross country in both the Alps and Wales. Come along for the curry, stay for the stories, and catch up with your fellow club members. See you all there! Dewch yn llu! More Events

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

Contact Have a question about the club, events, membership, or just curious about paragliding? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to reach out using the contact form below or email us directly. Whether you’re a new pilot, an experienced flyer, or just interested in getting involved, we’re always happy to help. Contact us First Name Last Name Email Message Send

Ready to Fly? Join Now SWWSC welcomes BHPA registered or equivalent (for overseas) who are qualified to Club Pilot level or above. Membership is very cheap at £10 a year for an individual and £25 a year for a school or you wish to join for just 1 month, it's £5. Some of the benefits of joining our club are: Access to some stunning flying sites including our award winning coastal site Rhossili Eligibility to vote on committee ballots Full access to forums, facebook, telegram information pages Unrestricted access to social club nights & events Networking with pilots with all levels of experience Our membership system is totally automated, once you put in your details, and pay the preferred membership fee, you will received reminders and emails automatically, unless you with to opt out. Become a Member

< Back Newgale WSW-WNW (260*-280*) Club Pilot Open site Site sheet General information Height 141 ft Site Fee £ 0 43 m Notam Code Club pays annual fee to Trust for permit Landowner National Trust Take Off A – finds.stalemate.camera Take Off B - stunt.send.mixing Take Off C - complain.foremost.essential Take off and landing permitted in areas A and C and marked landing field. Agreement with National Trust not to land on beach unless absolutely necessary due to wind lift dying Site information Wonderful views, can be enjoyed ridge soaring. Ridge run done from Newgale to Broad Haven and back by experienced pilots Please DO NOT obstruct Natural Resources Wales access barriers. Beautiful site surrounded by SSSI areas - very sensitive. Stick to take-off and landing fields Rules Barbed wire fence behind Take Off A. Uneven ground with gorse and bracken. Old mine shaft air vents hidden in bracken. If wind off from due West (270*) potential rotor behind cliffs facing wind. Flying close to the cliff areas at Newgale is a high risk activity. All pilots should exercise great caution when flying near the cliffs, as a collapse there may result in contact with the terrain, which is very steep or vertical. The cliffs are far less forgiving than a sloping hillside. Hazards Directions To Newgale from east: A40 towards Haverfordwest then A487 to Newgale. What3words gets you to Maidenhall car park What3Words huddled.hammocks.goose finds.stalemate.camera (A) Left and right of path from car park to take-off areas Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

< Back Lletty Siac (Mynydd Marchywel) W-WNW (250*-290*) Club Pilot Members only Site sheet General information Height 800 ft Site Fee £ 2 244 m 7.059 Notam Code £2.00 for track/parking use to Bryncaws farm when entering farmyard Landowner John Slee - Banwen Farm Walk along track at edge of forest to take off. Top land behind fence near cars. Also possible to top land in clearing in forestry. Possible to bottom land on track at bottom of hill. Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) SWWSC Site Record Nick Roberts 2002 77.3km Site information Essentially thermalling site for XC - not soaring due to shallow slope and turbulence from lower trees Follow same rules as Bryncaws respecting lambing season. Keep track and gateways clear at all times Rules Rocky to left of take-off. Beware fences. Very boggy at bottom of hill Hazards Directions Follow directions for Bryncaws. At top of track drive straight on until reach fence and park What3Words kiosk.playroom.remain yarn.lace.salmon Various below take off Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

< 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 around preventing being blown back. Flying close to the cliff areas at Southerndown is a high risk activity. All pilots should exercise great caution when flying near the cliffs, as a collapse there may result in contact with the terrain, which is very steep or vertical. The cliffs are far less forgiving than a sloping hillside. 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 N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

< Back Cwmparc (Graig Fach) NNE-ENE (020*-060*) Pilot Open site Site sheet General information Height 1600 ft Site Fee £ 0 488 m 7.137 Notam Code Site of Special Scientific Interest - treat with respect Landowner SEWHGPGC owned site with approved shared use Top landing (A) possible in light conditions but turbulent - precise landing required, only for experienced pilots (100+ hours suggested). Top landing (B) easier for less experienced. Bottom landings in flat part of bowl possible for paragliders - long hard walk out or steep walk back up. Bottom landings in the flat part of the bowl are possible for paragliders and provides the easiest access to the road. Beware it can be rough low down in the bowl and it’s a long and hard walk out to the road if you land away from area, or a steep (almost vertical at times) walk back up. Remember to NOTAM/CANP if flying weekdays (check flying midweek paragraph for instruction guide) Site information Large bowl requiring light prevailing winds. Can become rapidly blown out with little warning. Sea-breeze over southerly ridge leads to severe turbulence. Rarely flown by hang gliders, occasionally by paragliders. Late evening with light restitution winds best/safest time All fields fenced off on mountain strictly out of bounds. This is SSSI - treat with respect Rules Severe rotor behind cliffs typical rather than possible. Sea-breeze causes rapid wind direction switch and severe rotor/turbulence. Model aircraft often flown here, sometimes large competitions Hazards Directions From M4 J36 at Bridgend, follow A4061 to Bwlch Viewpoint overlooking Treorchy. Turn left on A4107 towards Port Talbot. Approximately 1 mile find roadside car park on right. Park and walk down to launch What3Words newlywed.reap.whirlpool shunts.lower.bonfires starter.improvise.pizza Parking point Take off point Landing point N/A Emergency landing point Previous Next

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< 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 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