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
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Parking point
Take off point
Landing point
N/A
Emergency landing point