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Site Name: Thorndon Park South

County: Essex

Nearest Place: 3 miles South of Brentwood

Also Near: between Brentwood & Basildon

OS Grid Ref: TQ 633 899 (Herongate) - Landranger: 177 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: South of Herongate

Directions: M25 J28 East into Brentwood, then S on A128. Go through Herongate and Ingrave ignoring signs for Thorndon Park. As the road starts to descend towards the A127 with views across the Thames Estuary, take a turning on the right for Thorndon Park South, and bear right for car park.

Or: M25 J29 - take A127 east. At A128 junction turn left. Take left turn for Thorndon Park South at the top of the hill.

Parking: good car parks, ample size, close to flying field.

Facilities: excellent loos, Boars Head, Little Chef, Halfway House. An octagonal kiosk sells refreshments and snacks. Home made soup is reported to be good.

Accessibility:

Flying Area: A substantial field sloping gently to south with A127 at the bottom. Smooth southerly winds from across the Thames estuary. Woods to the north would make northerly winds less favourable.

Comments: lake & woods. Home practice ground of two local competitive teams. Plenty of walking can be done in adjoining woods if the wind drops.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Essex Kite Group

Nearest Retailer:

Report By: Steve Gibson File 1993

Updates By: Philip Le Riche (Jan 99)
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