Frocester

Frocester Hill: (Coaley Peak picnic park) A South Westerly facing ridge overlooking the river Severn. two slopes can be used, the SW ridge and the westerly facing bowl. There is a nice dip to shelter from the wind. Do not fly from the curved bowl go through the gate SW of the picnic area
Photos of Frocester Hill  Map link to gliding club

OS X (Eastings)     379350
OS Y (Northings)    201014
Nearest Post Code   GL11 5AU (below hill)
Lat (WGS84)         N51:42:27 (51.707479)
Long (WGS84)        W2:18:01 (-2.300246)
LR                  SO793010
mX                  -256062
mY                  6713847

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Directions: It's on the B4066 between Stroud and Dursley, about a mile west of the Bristol Gliding Club Satnav 1 mile west of GL10 3TX

Landing: have a look at this video (wmv file) shows you the best approach to landing, also landing a 1/4 scale click here notice the landing approach at 1.45 min. Do not try landing in the Picnic area. The brambles can damage models at this slope

Landing out:  best avoided the fields are a long way down, the one to the west is the flattest 

Parking: There is a large car park for Coaley Picnic site

Paragliders: they use the west facing bowl, check the lift in the bowl for them, do not fly in the bowl while they are airborne  

Frequencies: use evens only to avoid clashes with local heli club

Local club: http://www.scsa.org.uk/ often seen on a Sundays from 8.00AM until 11.00AM

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