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Site Name: Porthcawl, Rest Bay

County: M.Glamorgan, S.Wales

Nearest Place: Porthcawl

Also Near: Margam Park (7m), Bridgend (8m)

OS Grid Ref: SS 825 765 - Landranger: 170 - 

Height ASL: 0 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: On beach at Rest Bay and Common into Porthcawl (1m)

Directions: M4 J.37 South to Porthcawl

Parking: £1.00 all day in Rest Bay car park.

Facilities: Food, drink, toilets available in car park.

Accessibility: 2 minutes from car park.

Flying Area: Medium size beach best at low tide on hard sand. A grass area at the back of the car park.
Common area from beach level to 60 feet in height extends into Porthcawl approx(1m)

Comments: Wind varies from very light to strong (mainly light/med during Aug/Sept)
The Common has no power lines,however care should be taken if you fly on the rocks down onto the beach.

Local Clubs/Contacts: Red Dragon Flyers, Cardiff

Nearest Retailer: Air Circus, 15 High Street Cardiff + Scruffs, Bridgend

Report By: Steve Cousins (Sevecous(at)aol.com) 10/08/97

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