Wind directions | S clockwise to W |
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Best wind direction | SW |
Grid reference | SO089700 |
Longitude | 3° 20’ 16” W |
Latitude | 52° 19’ 13” N |
Take off altitude | 400 m (1300′) |
Rating | CP+10 |
Landowner | Mr. Powell, Cymfaerdy Farm (01597 851253) |
Restrictions | Stock movements and lambing season |
Site fee | £2 to Mr. Powell, Cymfaerdy Farm |
Nearest telephone | SO076074 or Abbeycwmhir (SO054712) |
Nearest hospital | Newtown |
Description
A south-westerly facing ridge.
Access and parking
From the A483 between Penybont and Llanddewi Ystradenni, turn off 2km north of Penybont towards Abbeycwmhir. Turn off at SO078698 to Cymfaerdy Farm. Ask permission from the farmer to either park at the farm or continue along the track to take off, forking left 300m past the farm (4WD only).
Take off
Anywhere from the top.
Top landing
Anywhere on the top.
Slope landing
Not recommended due to turbulence from trees lower down the slope.
Bottom landing
In the designated landing field (SO085697).
Notes
Watch out for fences and trees on the south facing side of the hill. Avoid farm complexes. Note rotor from trees in southerly winds.
Narrow lift band.
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