Carn Brea / Redruth

A rough and rocky hill with holes and pits covered by gorse and ferns.

Key information

O.S. Ref: SW 685 407
Lat/Lon: 50° 13′ 17″ N,   5° 14′ 46″ W
Wind Direction: NNW-N
Wing Type: HG & PG
RAF Ref: 3.004

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Site information

Altitude: 720 feet

Height Top to Bottom: 300 feet.

How to get there: Start from the village of Carnkie (2 miles SW from Redruth – there are at least two other Carnkie villages in Cornwall) Proceed west and for the turning to the right sign posted Carn Brea.

Vehicle Access & Parking: Difficult but with due consideration for the public and leaving landing areas clear.

Rules and Restrictions:

Whilst Flying:

  • Do not unnecessarily hang around above peoples properties.

  • Respect people’s privacy and do not take photos of their properties.

  • Do not eject any material into any properties.

  • Do not shout down to any members of the public regardless of provocation.

Rigging Notes: Use common sense and consideration for others.

Marshalling: Use common sense and consideration for others.

Launch Notes: Assistance strongly advised in all but light conditions

Top Landing Notes: Beware rough terrain and hidden rocks and holes.

Bottom Landing Notes: The good news is that the bottom landing is flat and a good size. The bad news is that the northern and southern edges of the bottom landing field are bounded by power lines, trees and bushes. To ensure that you land between the power lines a crosswind landing may be required.

Hazards: Can be very turbulent in thermic conditions, does not ridge soar very well. The slope is covered with gorse, large boulders, holes & the occasional stone wall hidden by the undergrowth. If you decide to slope land you will probably spend a long time untangling your risers from the gorse.

Restricted Areas:

Airspace: This site is in a Military Low Flying Area. Down wind there is a MATZ and Culdrose ATZ

XC Tips: Check with Culdrose first. Good landing options behind, stop when you reach the coast!

Met Services: Dialmet is available for RAF St. Mawgan and RNAS Culdrose.
All information is for guidance only. All pilots must make their own assessment of the site.

Don’t Forget: Use CANP to notam your intention to fly 4 hours beforehand.
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