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Radnor Forest

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W clockwise to NW
Wind directionsW clockwise to NW
Best wind directionWNW
Grid referenceSO174641
Longitude3° 12’ 42” W
Latitude52° 16’ 07” N
Take off altitude600 m (1950')
RatingCP
LandownerMr. Warkins, Dolau Farm, Dolau
RestrictionsStock movements and lambing season
Site fee£2 to Paramania
Nearest telephoneLlanfihangel Rhydithon (SO160673)
Nearest hospitalHereford
MapsOS Landranger · Bartholomlew road atlas

Description

A huge NW-facing bowl.

Access and parking

As for Cowlod.

Take off

Anywhere on the top.

Top landing

Anywhere on the top.

Slope landing

Anywhere on the slope.

Bottom landing

In the designated landing field (SO172648).

Notes

A high site, and so a good choice in light winds.

Watch out of rotor in lee spurs when the wind is across the bowl.

If going XC then a lot of height is required to clear the deep valley to the west.

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