Talybont, located in SE Wales, UK, is a paragliding site with a height of 645 meters. It is rarely used but offers some soaring opportunities and potential for cross-country (XC) flights on light wind days. The site is primarily suitable for pilots of all levels, though the lift can become strong at times. The site faces southwest and is situated on a spur immediately above the waterfalls car park at Talybont. The best conditions for XC flights are on light wind days with mainly southerly components. However, it can be rough in an easterly wind. **Getting There:** From the A40 north from Crickhowell and Bwlch, head towards Brecon and drive to Talybont village. At the T-junction, turn right past two pubs (The White Hart, which has a bunkhouse, and The Star), and a small shop on the right. If it's a good day, consider preplacing a car here and sharing a lift to the top car park, as it can be challenging to return after an XC flight. Turn left up and over the canal swing bridge and follow the road for approximately 8 kilometers past the Tal y Bont reservoir until the road turns left over a bridge and steepens dramatically. Follow it to the top, where there's a large car park on the right. **Takeoff:** There are different takeoff points depending on the wind direction (SW, E, S, SE, and NW). The SW ridge above the car park is sometimes used and can also be a starting point to hop across to other areas. The walk-up to the top of the hill from the car park entrance takes about half an hour. The best slope in a SW wind is a longer walk-up, approximately 1 hour, from the back of the car park. **Landing:** Top landings can be tricky due to the steep faces, which can create rotor. It is advised to be either right on the front or 50+ yards back to avoid rotor on landing. **Specific Dangers:** In light wind conditions, the long walk takeoff (B) can have a gentle breeze intermittently blowing up the slope, even in a SE wind, leading to turbulent soaring conditions. The ambient wind can regain supremacy, causing pilots to be 'flushed down,' which has led to injuries. Wind direction changes during flight can also occur, making it essential to use a GPS to monitor ground speed. **XC Potential:** In a SW wind, be aware that the Beacons drop off sharply, so know where your second climb is, or you'll end up around Brecon for 10 km. In SE or ESE winds, you can track over the highest point of the Beacons, Pen-Y-Fan, and on towards Heol Senni and Fan Gyhirych, from where you can cross to The Black Mountain. Several flights have been made back towards Crickhowell and Abergavenny. **Getting Back:** There is a bus from Brecon, even on Sundays in the summer. A taxi from Brecon to the car park costs about £18. **Additional Information:** The site is open to all suitably insured hang glider and paraglider pilots. The wild scenery and strong thermals make it a rewarding experience despite the walk-up. For more details, visit the Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club's website: [Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club](http://www.avonhgpg.co.uk/sites/talybont.php) and [Fly South Wales](https://www.flysouthwales.co.uk/site-guides/talybont/). **Minimum Ratings:** - Hang Gliding: CP - Paragliding: CP **Wind Direction:** - NE - SW (045° - 225°) - Best Direction: SE (135°) For more information, please refer to the club webpage.