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Site Name: Langland Bay

County: W Glamorgan, Wales

Nearest Place: Mumbles

Also Near: Swansea

OS Grid Ref: SS 606 873 - Landranger: 159 - 

Height ASL: 0 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: West of Mumbles Head

Directions: Follow signs from Swansea to Mumbles, west of the town, then follow signs to Langland Bay

Parking: Pay and display during the summer, free out of season.

Facilities: None in winter. Toilets etc in summer.

Accessibility: By car very easy, on foot, due to steep gradient of roads more of a challenge.

Flying Area: Flat, sandy beach, but quite small. Areas of rocks to be avoided, which reduces flying area. Popular with public.

Comments: Flying can be restricted by rocks and public (and the occasional surfer). Tides more of a problem here than Swansea Bay, and come in very quickly. Watch the water.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Swansea University Kite Society

Nearest Retailer: None in local area.

Report By: Andy Rogers (President S.U.K.S.)

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