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Site Name: Bulmershe field

County: Berkshire - Postcode: RG5 3EL

Nearest Place: Woodley / Earley border

Also Near: Reading University, Bulmershe Campus

OS Grid Ref: SU 751 732 - Landranger 175 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 70 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: Woodlands Avenue, Woodley, Reading

Directions: From the A329M / A4 junction take the A4 towards Maidenhead. At the first roundabout go straight on, up the hill to another roundabout.
Take the third exit on the B3350 (Pitts Lane) towards Earley.
Straight on at the first mini roundabout into Church Road, at the next mini roundabout turn left into Woodlands Avenue. The flying site is immediately on the left.

Parking: In layby at side of field on the left hand side of the road. If possible park in the lower layby as there tends to be less turbulence at this end of the field.

Facilities: None

Accessibility: Good

Flying Area: Approximately 300 metres x 200 metres

Comments: A large tree in the centre of the field and power lines at the southern end should be avoided at all times.

Local Clubs/Contacts:

Nearest Retailer: Tradewind Kites, Reading

Report By: Richard Marsh 23/04/01

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