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Site Name: Telscombe Tye.

County: East Sussex

Nearest Place: Telscombe Cliffs

Also Near: Saltdean, Rottingdean, Peacehaven, Newhaven

OS Grid Ref: TQ 392 017 - Landranger: 198 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 50 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: Four miles East of Brighton, between Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs.

Directions: Off the A.259.

Parking: Layby on A.259 at top of hill adjacent to site.

Facilities: Telscombe Tavern 1/2 mile East on A.259.

Accessibility: Good

Flying Area: 120 acres

Comments: Turbulent close to cliffs when wind is Southerly, otherwise excellent site from all directions further inland.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Brighton Kite Flyers here 3rd Sunday each month. (CAA clearance to 1500 ft)

Nearest Retailer: Air Born Kites, Brighton.

Report By: Steve Gibson File 1993.

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