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 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*)

Club Events Our club isn’t just about flying—it's about community. We host a variety of social events, talks, and informal get-togethers throughout the year. Whether it's a guest speaker, a safety discussion, or just a relaxed evening with fellow pilots, our events are a great way to stay connected, learn something new, and share stories. Check out the calendar below for upcoming meetups. Everyone’s welcome—no glider required! SWWSC Curry and Talk Night 14/10/2026 Read More

< 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 SWWSC Curry and Talk Night 🪂 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! 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 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

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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