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Site Name: Ashenbury Park, Woodley, Reading

County: Berkshire - Postcode: RG5 4RX

Nearest Place: Reading

Also Near: Woodley Shopping Centre

OS Grid Ref: SU 772 740 - Landranger 175 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 50 metres    CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: Large green area bounded by Woodley Green and Norris's Green

Directions: Near the M4 J.10. Buses: Reading Transport "63" or "65" service from Reading Railway Stn to Tippings Lane. Mon - Sat every 20 mins. Hourly on Sundays

Parking: Large car park at entrance. Also limited parking at the back accessible by road.

*** WARNING (from Peter Hill) ***
Just to let you know that parking at the back of Ashenbury Park (Lands End Lane - to N.E.) is not advised, due to the spate of car thefts from that area - It's best to stick to the main car park & take the long walk...

Facilities: Limited, but Lands End Pub (SU 781 749) only a pretty 10 minute walk from far end of park

Accessibility: Good

Flying Area: Large, open hilly area. Best flying on the hill at the back.

Comments: Wind usually good, flying evenings and Sunday afternoon

Local Clubs/Contacts: Loddon Valley K.F. + White Horse K.F. + Chiltern Kite Fliers

Nearest Retailer: Tradewind Kites, Reading

Report By: Peter Twivey 16.7.96

Updates By: Ann Heanes 07.02.97
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