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Take-off – Maes Knoll
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 51.3921, -2.5747
- Altitude
- 196 m
- Region
- Bristol, GB
- Landing
- 0.4 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
At the north east end of the knoll. There is a hedge, which includes several large trees just below take off.
Getting there
Leave Whitchurch on the A37 going south. Take the first right towards Norton Malreward. Maes Knoll is about one mile on the right after crossing the bridge over the disused railway.
Weather
ESE is ideal wind direction Watch out for the numerous trees mentioned above.
Comments
Parking: Off the side of the road. Rigging: Walk to the top of the hill taking care not to interfere with the farmer's cattle. XC not possible