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Site Name: Otterspool

County: Lancs

Nearest Place: Liverpool

Also Near:

OS Grid Ref: SJ 375 858 - Landranger: 108 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 10 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: Grassy area between road and promenade with view across the Mersey.

Directions: A road from Mossley Hill crosses the A561 Liverpool to Garston road and continues to Otterspool.

Parking: Free.

Facilities: Ice cream van often in attendance.

Accessibility: ?

Flying Area: ?

Comments: Seems to be a meeting place for local kite fliers, especially Sunday afternoons. Smooth winds from across the Mersey.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Northern Kite Group

Nearest Retailer: Abakhans in Stafford St, Liverpool 3, sells ripstop (balloon fabric) at about a quarter of the price of the cheapest kite shops!

Report By: Philip Le Riche ~ Email: pleriche(at)uk03.bull.co.uk

Updates By: N.K.G. 08/08/2004
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