Bwlch, leave the M4 at junction 36 (Sarn) and follow the A4061 to Nantymoel. At the rounderbout in Nantymoel turn right up the hill, follow the road up and around, through a terraced street and onto the mountain road. Follow the road all the way upto the top where you'll come to a layby (marked by a P on the map above). See below for further details to each slope.

The Wrecker & VR98 slope, N & NE

There is a lay-by to park in near the arrow on the map. Walk along the ridge to the left or right depending on the wind direction until you find the best lift. Do not overfly the cars. In a breeze over 10mph do not land in the field to the west, vicious rotor will tear your plane to pieces. Instead walk behind you across the road to the highest point (about 100m walk) and land there in perfect rotor-free air. You’ve been warned!

The Crest, E & SE & NE

Park on the road as close to the verge as you can, level with the main ridge face. Walk across as far as you need to find the best lift. There is a small fence to hop over, do not damage it. The lift is awesome. When landing walk backwards until you feel a steady breeze blowing the correct way. Then walk a bit further and land without difficulty. Do not try and land near the slope edge in anything other than a very gentle breeze.

Back of Wrecker, S & SE

Park in the same lay-by as for the Wrecker. Walk across the road and across the grass to the highest point. Around 150 metres from the lay-by you will reach the slope. You can fly anywhere along the slope but to avoid rotor on landing it is best to land on the highest ground, the same area as used for the Wrecker.

Ice cream slope, NW

Park in the lay-by at the T-junction. The path runs along the face of the hill, follow it for about 350 metres until the rise on you right disappears. Flying here is superb and landing is easy on the flat area.

Mickey's Slope, W & SW

Park as for the Ice cream slope. Follow the gravel path until it starts to run parallel with the slope face. Chose the best place to fly for the exact wind direction. Most areas are rotor free and fine to land, use common sense.

We have a member (Alan Shears) who lives very local to the Bwlch slopes he is willing to meet anyone who wishes to visit the Bwlch slopes. You can contact him by telephone on 01656 849208 or email shearsnoreen@aol.com