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
Parakite flying has become very popular at Rhossili and is likely to become even more so in the future. All pilots are advised that parakites often fly much faster than conventional paragliders, including on landing approaches and they may appear suddenly. All pilots of all types of wings (and any accompanying spectators) need to be more aware of landing approaches and observant of their surroundings when moving around, particularly at the Pimple (lower take off site). Checking the air space before you stand up, move around the take off/landing areas and particularly before you launch is essential to reduce the risk of a collision.
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. Orographic cloud can form rapidly
Rhossili cliffs Only experienced pilots should soar cliffs. Flying close to the NNW facing cliffs at Rhossili is a high risk activity. All pilots should exercise great caution when flying the cliffs, as a collapse there may result in contact with the terrain, which is mostly steep or vertical. The cliffs are far less forgiving than the main ridge, which is largely gently sloping. Pilots must not get blown back when flying cliffs - severe turbulence in lee.
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
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Top launch, pimple, and beach only - everywhere else OUT OF BOUNDS
Parking point
Take off point
Landing point
N/A
Emergency landing point