Draycott

Overview

Draycott is a flying site in Bristol / Mendips / Cotswolds with a recorded launch elevation of 253 m. It works best in south-westerly winds.

Local clubs

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Draycott; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Wells7 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Axbridge8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Glastonbury12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Draycott.

• Church of St Lawrence, Westbury-sub-MendipCulture · 2.1 km awayChurch in Somerset, England
• Church of St Peter, DraycottCulture · 2.2 km awayChurch in Somerset, England
• Kingdown and MiddledownOutdoors · 3 km awayProtected area in Somerset, England
• Chancellor's FarmOutdoors · 3.2 km awayNature reserve in Somerset, England
• Swildon's HoleOutdoors · 3.4 km awayCave in Somerset, England
• Ebbor GorgeOutdoors · 3.5 km awayLimestone gorge in Somerset, England
• St Paul's Church, EastonCulture · 3.6 km awayChurch in Somerset, England
• Eastwater CavernOutdoors · 4.1 km awayLimestone cave in Somerset, England

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Ubley7 km NE · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Crook Peak12 km NW · Faces SW
• Maes Knoll18 km NE
• Corton Denham31 km SE · Faces SW
• Coward's bowl35 km SE · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Rifle Range35 km SE · Faces SE–SWorks in other winds
• Westbury White Horse40 km E · Faces NWWorks in other winds
• Westbury - Bratton Camp40 km E · Faces NWorks in other winds

Pilot notes