Skirrid

Overview

Skirrid is a flying site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 463 m. It works best in south-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Skirrid; 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.

• Abergavenny5 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Crickhowell11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Blaenavon12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Skirrid FawrOutdoors · 0.1 km awayHill (486 m) in Monmouthshire, Wales
• St David's Church, Llanddewi SkirridCulture · 1.5 km awayChurch in Monmouthshire, Wales
• St Michael's Church, Llanvihangel CrucorneyCulture · 2.5 km awayChurch in Monmouthshire, Wales
• St Teilo's Church, Llantilio PertholeyCulture · 2.7 km awayChurch in Monmouthshire, Wales
• Bryn ArwOutdoors · 3.1 km awayHill (384m) in Monmouthshire, Wales
• St Cadoc's Church, Llangattock LingoedCulture · 3.6 km awayChurch in Monmouthshire, Wales
• Bailey Park, AbergavennyOutdoors · 4.7 km awayUrban park in Abergavenny, Wales
• Abergavenny Priory Deer ParkOutdoors · 4.7 km awayDeer park in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire

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

• Blorenge★ 5.0 (1)8 km SW · Faces NW–EWorks in other winds
• Pandy5 km N · Faces EWorks in other winds
• Sugar Loaf6 km W · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Pen Cerrig Calch12 km W · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Garway Hill13 km NE · Faces NW
• Blaenavon14 km SW · Faces NEWorks in other winds
• Hay Bluff20 km NW · Faces NE, NWPossible XC from here on a SE day, 20 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Ebbw Vale20 km SW · Faces EWorks in other winds

Pilot notes