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