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Site Name: Blackheath

County: Gtr London

Nearest Town: S.E.London

Also Near: Shooters Hill

O.S. Grid Ref: TQ 393 764 - Landranger: 177 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 47 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: About 1.5 miles South of the Thames & Blackwall Tunnel

Directions: A2 from Dartford to Central London & Woolwich

Parking: small free car parks off side roads immediately adjacent

Facilities: Tea/burger hut at O.S. Grid Ref: TQ 393 767 or shops/restaurant ½ mile

Accessibility: very good and close to parking areas

Flying Area: Huge open and level grassy area, very clean

Comments: Thermal updrafts in hot weather! Looks good for buggies.
- No more kite festivals here, due to crazy site fees and impossible local by-laws - A ruddy shame!

Local Clubs/Contacts:

Nearest Retailer: The Kite Store, Covent Garden.

Report By: Richard Nourse

Updates By: Jon Dunning 22/04/01
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