World Tour 056-Cork to Bristol - Ireland-United Kingdom
Stage 56 will complete the circuit of Ireland before heading back across the Irish Sea to Great Britain and a journey south exploring the rugged beauty of Wales, before finishing in the English city of Bristol. Highlights include the beautiful Lake District in England and two of Wales' national parks - Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons. Major cities include Dublin in Ireland, Liverpool and Birmingham in England and Cardiff in Wales.
Total Legs: 22 Total Distance: 1005 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 2 minutes
Leg 1
Flying from EICK
Leg Distance: 70.19 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.
EICK(EICK) to Glanmire(POI1)
Distance: 6.64NM Bearing: 39° 3 minutes
After takeoff, fly northeast over the River Lee and port area to meet the M8 motorway at the town of Glanmire. Looking left will give you a great view of Cork, Ireland's second largest city
Glanmire(POI1) to Fermoy(POI2)
Distance: 13.4NM Bearing: 21° 6 minutes
Follow the motorway northeast where it will cross the river at the town of Fermoy
Fermoy(POI2) to Galty Mountains(POI3)
Distance: 20NM Bearing: 41° 10 minutes
Stay with the motorway as it heads north from Fermoy before turning northeast along the south side of the Galty Mountains
Galty Mountains(POI3) to Cashel(POI4)
Distance: 7.27NM Bearing: 12° 3 minutes
As the road turns north around the eastern end of the mountains, it will lead you to the town of Cashel. On the north side of town is the historic Rock of Cashel, with a hilltop chapel, cathedral and round tower
Cashel(POI4) to EIKK(EIKK)
Distance: 22.88NM Bearing: 71° 11 minutes
From Cashel, head east over the nearby wind farm, then continue in that direction to the town of Kilkenny. The airport is on the western side of the town
Leg 2
Flying from EIKK
Leg Distance: 31.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.
EIKK(EIKK) to Kilkenny(POI5)
Distance: 3.53NM Bearing: 95° 2 minutes
After takeoff, fly east over the town of Kilkenny, a popular tourist destination
Kilkenny(POI5) to Thomastown(POI6)
Distance: 7.82NM Bearing: 167° 4 minutes
After passing Kilkenny, head south and follow the River Nore to Thomastown where it will turn away to the southeast. On the bank of the river is the 12th century Jerpoint Abbey
Thomastown(POI6) to River Suir(POI7)
Distance: 14.06NM Bearing: 182° 7 minutes
Fly south to meet the M9 motorway as it passes to the west of Tory Hill, then follow it south to the River Suir, west of the city of Waterford
River Suir(POI7) to EIWF(EIWF)
Distance: 6.39NM Bearing: 161° 3 minutes
Fly southeast towards the coast to Waterford Airport, just to the north of a coastal lagoon. Waterford is most famous for the crystal glass bearing the town's name and lies on the south bank of the River Suir
Leg 3
Flying from EIWF
Leg Distance: 44 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.
EIWF(EIWF) to Little Island(POI8)
Distance: 4.01NM Bearing: 20° 2 minutes
Fly northeast (runway heading) to Little Island, which lies on the River Suir. A luxury hotel, Waterford Castle, and golf course are the main attractions on the island as well as birdwatching
Little Island(POI8) to New Ross(POI9)
Distance: 9.61NM Bearing: 25° 5 minutes
Continue northeast and follow the River Barrow to the town of New Ross. Just south of the town, the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Bridge crosses the River Barrow, named after US President John F Kennedy's mother. The Kennedy family's ancestral home is also nearby
New Ross(POI9) to River Barrow(POI10)
Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 15° 3 minutes
Continue north with the River Barrow between the two mountain ranges
River Barrow(POI10) to Carlow(POI11)
Distance: 19.35NM Bearing: 358° 9 minutes
Keep following the river as it meanders north to run alongside some low lying hills towards the large town of Carlow
Carlow(POI11) to EICW(EICW)
Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 4° 2 minutes
Fly a few miles north from Carlow to where two smaller rivers branch easterly off the River Barrow. The small grass airstrip lies to the north of the second river, next to the railway line
Leg 4
Flying from EICW
Leg Distance: 38.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.
EICW(EICW) to Lugnaquilla(POI12)
Distance: 17.29NM Bearing: 78° 8 minutes
After takeoff, fly east to the tallest peak of the Wicklow Mountains, Lugnaquilla
Lugnaquilla(POI12) to Glendalough(POI13)
Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 63° 3 minutes
Continue northeast to the River Avonbeg valley leading to the town of Glendalough on the eastern edge of the mountains. The area has some popular attractions such as the nearby lakes and national park, and the Glendalough Round Tower and cathedral
Glendalough(POI13) to Lough Tay(POI14)
Distance: 6.02NM Bearing: 22° 3 minutes
From the small lake at the valley entrance, fly northeast along the foothills of the mountains to another group of small lakes nestled within the hills. The smaller lake to the north is Lough Tay, a small picturesque lake overlooked by the mountain peak of Luggala
Lough Tay(POI14) to Vartry Reservoir(POI15)
Distance: 2.81NM Bearing: 136° 1 minutes
Head southeast to fly between the nearby reservoirs
Vartry Reservoir(POI15) to EINC(EINC)
Distance: 6.25NM Bearing: 91° 3 minutes
Fly east to Newcastle Airstrip, which lies next to the beach
Leg 5
Flying from EINC
Leg Distance: 27.84 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.
EINC(EINC) to Bray Head(POI16)
Distance: 7.24NM Bearing: 348° 3 minutes
Follow the coastline north to the rocky headland at Bray Head, which is adorned with a concrete cross
Bray Head(POI16) to Dublin Bay(POI17)
Distance: 6.79NM Bearing: 346° 3 minutes
Keep following the coast north until you reach the large marina on the south shore of Dublin Bay
Dublin Bay(POI17) to Dublin Port(POI18)
Distance: 3.79NM Bearing: 317° 2 minutes
Fly northwest across the bay to the River Liffey mouth at Dublin Port
Dublin Port(POI18) to Dublin(POI19)
Distance: 4.83NM Bearing: 273° 2 minutes
Follow the river west through the center of Dublin towards Phoenix Park, the large parkland west of the city. On the south of the river are many notable sites - Oscar Wilde's house, Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the Guinness Brewery to name a few
Dublin(POI19) to EIDW(EIDW)
Distance: 5.19NM Bearing: 31° 2 minutes
When you finish sightseeing the nation's capital, head to Dublin International Airport north of the city
Leg 6
Flying from EIDW
Leg Distance: 57.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.
EIDW(EIDW) to Ashbourne(POI20)
Distance: 7.25NM Bearing: 319° 3 minutes
After takeoff, fly northwest to the town of Ashbourne
Ashbourne(POI20) to Dunshaughlin(POI21)
Distance: 4.94NM Bearing: 273° 2 minutes
Head west across the farmland to the nearby town of Dunshaughlin, and the M3 motorway passing to its west
Dunshaughlin(POI21) to Tara(POI22)
Distance: 5.06NM Bearing: 345° 2 minutes
Follow the motorway north until it turns away to the northwest. A mile southwest from here is the ancient ceremonial site - the Hill of Tara. Tradition identifies the hill as the inauguration place and seat of the High Kings of Ireland
Tara(POI22) to Drogheda(POI23)
Distance: 10.5NM Bearing: 47° 5 minutes
Turn northeast and head for the large river town of Drogheda
Drogheda(POI23) to Dundalk(POI24)
Distance: 17.3NM Bearing: 360° 8 minutes
From Drogheda, head north to the bayside town of Dundalk, which lies southwest of the Cooley Mountains and peninsula
Dundalk(POI24) to Carlingford Lough(POI25)
Distance: 9.7NM Bearing: 81° 5 minutes
From Dundalk, fly east across the southern tip of the mountains to the mouth of Carlingford Lough
Carlingford Lough(POI25) to EGKD(EGKD)
Distance: 3.2NM Bearing: 71° 2 minutes
Continue northeast to the flat peninsula and Derryogue Airport, with its long grass strip sitting a mile west from the town of Kilkeel and a mile north from the coast
Leg 7
Flying from EGKD
Leg Distance: 68.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.
EGKD(EGKD) to Calf of Man(POI26)
Distance: 42.33NM Bearing: 91° 20 minutes
After takeoff, fly east across the Irish Sea to the small island at the southern tip of the Isle of Man known as the Calf of Man
Calf of Man(POI26) to Peel(POI27)
Distance: 11.28NM Bearing: 26° 5 minutes
Follow the west coast of the Isle of Man until you reach the coastal town of Peel, which lies next to a small, north facing cove
Peel(POI27) to Douglas(POI28)
Distance: 8.08NM Bearing: 119° 4 minutes
From Peel, turn and head southeast through the shallow valley to the island's capital, Douglas. The road through the valley is also part of the famous Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, home of one of the most dangerous motor racing events in the world
Douglas(POI28) to EGNS(EGNS)
Distance: 6.57NM Bearing: 226° 3 minutes
Follow the coast southwest to the island's main airport
Leg 8
Flying from EGNS
Leg Distance: 50.12 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.
EGNS(EGNS) to Walney Wind Farms(POI29)
Distance: 36.52NM Bearing: 90° 18 minutes
Fly east across the Irish Sea towards England. From about half way across, you'll start flying over the Walney group of offshore wind farms, one of the largest in the world
Walney Wind Farms(POI29) to Walney Island(POI30)
Distance: 11.57NM Bearing: 89° 6 minutes
Continue east to the long crescent shaped Walney Island
Walney Island(POI30) to EGNL(EGNL)
Distance: 2.03NM Bearing: 351° 1 minutes
The airport is at the northern end of the island
Leg 9
Flying from EGNL
Leg Distance: 52.31 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.
EGNL(EGNL) to Black Combe(POI31)
Distance: 8.48NM Bearing: 336° 4 minutes
From Walney Island, fly north across the River Duddon estuary, then continue north along the coast passing to the west of the Black Combe mountain peak
Black Combe(POI31) to Santon Bridge(POI32)
Distance: 9.18NM Bearing: 5° 4 minutes
Follow the foothills north until you see a long lake leading into a valley to the northeast. This is Wast Water, the deepest lake in England
Santon Bridge(POI32) to Wast Water(POI33)
Distance: 5.32NM Bearing: 47° 3 minutes
Fly northeast along the lake as you begin your exploration of the beautiful Lake District, a popular holiday destination famous for its lakes, forests, and mountains
Wast Water(POI33) to Scafell Pike(POI34)
Distance: 1.04NM Bearing: 84° 0 minutes
At the northern end of the lake, continue northeast along the valley before it climbs briefly to the east. The mountains south of here are home to Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain
Scafell Pike(POI34) to Borrowdale(POI35)
Distance: 3.42NM Bearing: 37° 2 minutes
A mountain pass will open to the northeast and lead you into a valley, follow it northeast to a group of small villages at a junction of two river valleys
Borrowdale(POI35) to Derwent Water(POI36)
Distance: 4.35NM Bearing: 2° 2 minutes
Fly north with the River Derwent to the large lake in the center of the valley, Derwent Water
Derwent Water(POI36) to Penrith(POI37)
Distance: 14.22NM Bearing: 73° 7 minutes
From the town of Keswick on the north end of the lake, follow the A66 highway east through a valley to the large town of Penrith
Penrith(POI37) to EGAP(EGAP)
Distance: 6.3NM Bearing: 69° 3 minutes
Head east from Penrith towards the tallest of the nearby hills, Cross Fell. As you near the hills look for a large glider airstrip near the hill base
Leg 10
Flying from EGAP
Leg Distance: 40.79 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.
EGAP(EGAP) to Ullswater(POI38)
Distance: 9.96NM Bearing: 238° 5 minutes
After takeoff, head southwest back past the town of Penrith to reach Ullswater, the second largest lake in the district
Ullswater(POI38) to Ullswater(POI39)
Distance: 5NM Bearing: 234° 2 minutes
Follow the lake southwest as it leads you back through the mountains
Ullswater(POI39) to Patterdale(POI40)
Distance: 1.19NM Bearing: 179° 1 minutes
The lake will turn south to its end near the village of Patterdale
Patterdale(POI40) to Grisedale Tarn(POI41)
Distance: 3.34NM Bearing: 224° 2 minutes
From the southern tip of the lake, follow the valley southwest as it climbs steeply towards a small lake
Grisedale Tarn(POI41) to Grasmere(POI42)
Distance: 3NM Bearing: 191° 1 minutes
From the lake, descend south out of the mountains to another small lake, Grasmere. The village on the lake's north shore was once home to the famous poets, William and Dorothy Wordsworth
Grasmere(POI42) to Windermere(POI43)
Distance: 5.13NM Bearing: 143° 2 minutes
Head southeast to the nearby Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England
Windermere(POI43) to Windermere(POI44)
Distance: 6.41NM Bearing: 186° 3 minutes
Follow the lake as it turns and heads south. The lake has been one of the country's most popular tourist destinations for nearly 200 years
Windermere(POI44) to CARK(CARK)
Distance: 6.76NM Bearing: 183° 3 minutes
Continue south to Cark Airfield, a former RAF base near the shore of Morecambe Bay
Leg 11
Flying from CARK
Leg Distance: 30.6 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.
CARK(CARK) to Morecambe(POI45)
Distance: 6.64NM Bearing: 140° 3 minutes
After takeoff, fly southeast across Morecambe Bay to the large coastal town of the same name
Morecambe(POI45) to Heysham(POI46)
Distance: 6.59NM Bearing: 179° 3 minutes
Fly south across the Heysham Peninsula past the River Lune estuary
Heysham(POI46) to Fleetwood(POI47)
Distance: 8.26NM Bearing: 249° 4 minutes
Follow the coast west to the town of Fleetwood, which sits on the northwestern corner of the Fylde Peninsula
Fleetwood(POI47) to Blackpool(POI48)
Distance: 6.17NM Bearing: 181° 3 minutes
Keep following the coast as it turns south to the large town of Blackpool. This popular tourist destination is home of the famous Blackpool Tower built in 1894, and the seafront amusement park - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Blackpool(POI48) to EGNH(EGNH)
Distance: 2.94NM Bearing: 160° 1 minutes
Blackpool Airport is south of the town
Leg 12
Flying from EGNH
Leg Distance: 30.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.
EGNH(EGNH) to Southport(POI49)
Distance: 7.47NM Bearing: 179° 4 minutes
Fly south, crossing the Ribble estuary to the coastal town of Southport
Southport(POI49) to Formby(POI50)
Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 207° 3 minutes
Follow the beach lined coast southwest
Formby(POI50) to Liverpool(POI51)
Distance: 9.32NM Bearing: 156° 4 minutes
Keep following the coast as it turns south to the mouth of the River Mersey and the city of Liverpool, culturally famous as the birthplace of The Beatles. Northeast from the city center are the twin stadiums of Anfield and Goodison Park, home to the Liverpool and Everton football clubs. The docks near the city are home to the historic Royal Albert Dock
Liverpool(POI51) to EGGP(EGGP)
Distance: 6.91NM Bearing: 130° 3 minutes
Follow the River Mersey around to the southeast to land at John Lennon Airport on the river's north bank
Leg 13
Flying from EGGP
Leg Distance: 59.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.
EGGP(EGGP) to Ellesmere(POI52)
Distance: 2.9NM Bearing: 225° 1 minutes
After takeoff, fly southwest across the river
Ellesmere(POI52) to Neston(POI53)
Distance: 6.35NM Bearing: 269° 3 minutes
Fly west across the Wirral Peninsula to the town of Neston on the eastern shore of the River Dee Estuary
Neston(POI53) to Point of Ayr(POI54)
Distance: 9.37NM Bearing: 293° 4 minutes
Cross the estuary northwest to the Point of Ayr at its entrance, crossing into Wales on the way
Point of Ayr(POI54) to Llandudno(POI55)
Distance: 18.2NM Bearing: 264° 9 minutes
Fly west across the wide bay to the Creuddyn Peninsula, with Great Orme the highest point of this picturesque natural area
Llandudno(POI55) to Bangor(POI56)
Distance: 13.21NM Bearing: 244° 6 minutes
Continue southwest, following the coast as it enters Conwy Bay which narrows into Menai Strait
Bangor(POI56) to Caernarfon(POI57)
Distance: 6.5NM Bearing: 225° 3 minutes
Follow the strait southwest, which separates the island of Anglesey from the mainland of Wales. The Menai Suspension Bridge, completed in 1826, was the world's first major suspension bridge
Caernarfon(POI57) to EGCK(EGCK)
Distance: 3.24NM Bearing: 215° 2 minutes
The airport is on a small peninsula to the south strait's southern entrance
Leg 14
Flying from EGCK
Leg Distance: 43.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.
EGCK(EGCK) to Snowdonia(POI58)
Distance: 7.04NM Bearing: 74° 3 minutes
After takeoff, head east towards the mountains of Snowdonia National Park until you reach the northern tip of Llyn Padarn, a long glacial lake
Snowdonia(POI58) to Pen-y-Pass(POI59)
Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 126° 3 minutes
Follow the lake southeast along it's length, passing one of the large slate quarries along the way. To the south is Snowdon, the tallest mountain in Wales. Continue southeast along the valley
Pen-y-Pass(POI59) to Lynn Gwynant(POI60)
Distance: 1.96NM Bearing: 197° 1 minutes
When you reach the end of the valley, turn southwest to the small lake nearby, Lynn Gwynant
Lynn Gwynant(POI60) to Moel Hebog(POI61)
Distance: 3.74NM Bearing: 237° 2 minutes
Head southwest from the lake towards the large bare mountain of Moel Hebog
Moel Hebog(POI61) to Bae Ceredigion(POI62)
Distance: 10.03NM Bearing: 182° 5 minutes
Fly south to meet the shoreline of Cardigan Bay
Bae Ceredigion(POI62) to Barmouth(POI63)
Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 166° 4 minutes
Continue south past Llanbedr Airfield to Barmouth at the mouth of the Mawddach River
Barmouth(POI63) to EGUI(EGUI)
Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 186° 3 minutes
Continue south over the nearby hills to Talybont Airstrip, which is on the western bank of the Dysynni River
Leg 15
Flying from EGUI
Leg Distance: 61.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.
EGUI(EGUI) to Dyfi Estuary(POI64)
Distance: 5.24NM Bearing: 134° 3 minutes
After takeoff, fly southeast over the hills to reach the Dyfi River
Dyfi Estuary(POI64) to Machynlleth(POI65)
Distance: 5.21NM Bearing: 58° 3 minutes
Follow the river northeast to the nearby town of Machynlleth, the entry point of the famous Mach Loop - a low level training course used by military jets from the UK and around the world
Machynlleth(POI65) to Cemmaes(POI66)
Distance: 5.4NM Bearing: 65° 3 minutes
Follow the flat river valley northeast to the town of Cemmaes
Cemmaes(POI66) to Dinas Mawdawy(POI67)
Distance: 5.1NM Bearing: 13° 2 minutes
Follow the river and main road north along the valley. Where the river splits to either side of a mountain, continue briefly north along the left fork
Dinas Mawdawy(POI67) to Bwlch(POI68)
Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 288° 2 minutes
As the river reaches a small village at the base of another mountain, turn west into another valley and follow the highway along the valley as it curves its way west
Bwlch(POI68) to Llyn Mwyngil(POI69)
Distance: 4.81NM Bearing: 222° 2 minutes
As the valley opens out to the west, turn left and head for the V-shaped valley on the left side of the nearby mountains. Fly along the valley towards a small lake
Llyn Mwyngil(POI69) to Corris(POI70)
Distance: 2.19NM Bearing: 139° 1 minutes
Just before you reach the lake, follow the road into the valley to the left and fly southwest to the town of Corris, which lies within a narrow river valley
Corris(POI70) to Machynlleth(POI71)
Distance: 3.67NM Bearing: 180° 2 minutes
From Corris, the river and road will head south through a winding valley before leading you back to the town of Machynlleth, the finishing point of the loop
Machynlleth(POI71) to Rhyd(POI72)
Distance: 12.84NM Bearing: 90° 6 minutes
From the town, fly east across the hilly landscape towards a large ridgetop wind farm, then continue to another smaller wind farm further to the east
Rhyd(POI72) to Welshpool(POI73)
Distance: 9.65NM Bearing: 74° 5 minutes
Keep flying east the town of Welshpool which sits on the side of a wide valley near the distant hills
Welshpool(POI73) to EGCW(EGCW)
Distance: 3.04NM Bearing: 101° 1 minutes
As you approach the town, look for the airport a couple of miles to its south
Leg 16
Flying from EGCW
Leg Distance: 32.2 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.
EGCW(EGCW) to Stiperstones(POI74)
Distance: 8.98NM Bearing: 90° 4 minutes
Fly west, crossing back into England, until you reach a small mountain ridge, a local attraction called The Stiperstones
Stiperstones(POI74) to The Wrekin(POI75)
Distance: 13.19NM Bearing: 80° 6 minutes
Continue east towards The Wrekin, a prominent hill popular with walkers and tourists
The Wrekin(POI75) to The Iron Bridge(POI76)
Distance: 3.62NM Bearing: 134° 2 minutes
Fly a few miles southeast to a small river gorge. Spanning the river is The Iron Bridge. Opened in 1781, it was the first major bridge in the world to be made of cast iron
The Iron Bridge(POI76) to EGWC(EGWC)
Distance: 6.41NM Bearing: 82° 3 minutes
From the river fly east to Cosford RAF Station, which is also home to the Cosford Air Show
Leg 17
Flying from EGWC
Leg Distance: 35.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.
EGWC(EGWC) to Wolverhampton(POI77)
Distance: 7.36NM Bearing: 115° 4 minutes
From Cosford, fly southeast to Wolverhampton. This city of over 250,000 people was founded in the year 985 and gained prominence during the Industrial Revolution
Wolverhampton(POI77) to Birmingham(POI78)
Distance: 11.54NM Bearing: 128° 6 minutes
Continue southeast to Birmingham, the United Kingdom's second largest city. This major sporting and cultural city was the birthplace of many famous rock music acts including Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, ELO and Duran Duran. The city also hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham(POI78) to Birmingham Airport(POI79)
Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 101° 2 minutes
After passing the city, head east for a flyover of Birmingham Airport, the seventh busiest in the UK
Birmingham Airport(POI79) to Coventry(POI80)
Distance: 8.97NM Bearing: 106° 4 minutes
Continue southeast to another major city, Coventry, which is home to Coventry Cathedral and is the birthplace of Frank Whittle, who is credited as the inventor of the turbojet engine. The city is surrounded by the West Midlands Green Belt
Coventry(POI80) to EGBE(EGBE)
Distance: 2.6NM Bearing: 159° 1 minutes
Coventry Airport is south of the city
Leg 18
Flying from EGBE
Leg Distance: 40.85 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.
EGBE(EGBE) to Kenilworth(POI81)
Distance: 3.68NM Bearing: 242° 2 minutes
Fly southwest to the nearby town of Kenilworth, home of the 12th Century Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth(POI81) to Warwick(POI82)
Distance: 3.52NM Bearing: 181° 2 minutes
Head to the town of Warwick a few miles south of Kenilworth. The town is home to Warwick Castle, a medieval castle developed from a wooden fort, originally built by William the Conqueror during 1068
Warwick(POI82) to Stratford-upon-Avon(POI83)
Distance: 7.49NM Bearing: 228° 4 minutes
Fly southwest along with the A46 highway to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of the famous English poet, playwright and actor William Shakespeare. The childhood cottage of his wife Anne Hathaway is also in the town
Stratford-upon-Avon(POI83) to Bredon Hill(POI84)
Distance: 18.04NM Bearing: 234° 9 minutes
Continue southwest over the large hill in the distance, Bredon Hill
Bredon Hill(POI84) to EGBJ(EGBJ)
Distance: 8.12NM Bearing: 191° 4 minutes
West of Bredon Hill you will meet the M5 motorway. Follow it south towards the city of Gloucester. You will reach Gloucestershire Airport on the right side of the motorway before you near the city's outskirts
Leg 19
Flying from EGBJ
Leg Distance: 54.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.
EGBJ(EGBJ) to River Severn(POI85)
Distance: 11.14NM Bearing: 228° 5 minutes
After takeoff, fly southwest to meet the River Severn, the longest river in Great Britain
River Severn(POI85) to River Severn Estuary(POI86)
Distance: 16.74NM Bearing: 225° 8 minutes
Follow the river southwest as it widens into a large estuary after passing the two major bridge crossings, the Severn Bridge and the Prince of Wales Bridge
River Severn Estuary(POI86) to River Usk(POI87)
Distance: 10.1NM Bearing: 254° 5 minutes
Follow the north shore of the estuary west to the mouth of the River Usk
River Usk(POI87) to Newport(POI88)
Distance: 3.84NM Bearing: 351° 2 minutes
Follow the river north through the nearby town of Newport
Newport(POI88) to Pontypool(POI89)
Distance: 6.16NM Bearing: 351° 3 minutes
From Newport, follow the A402 highway north to the Welsh town of Pontypool, which lies to the west of a small reservoir
Pontypool(POI89) to EGAG(EGAG)
Distance: 6.13NM Bearing: 5° 3 minutes
Continue north towards the prominent hill in the distance, Skirrid Fawr. As you reach the A40 highway south of the town of Abergavenny, head for the grass airstrip running alongside the highway
Leg 20
Flying from EGAG
Leg Distance: 52.93 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.
EGAG(EGAG) to Crickhowell(POI90)
Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 306° 3 minutes
After takeoff, fly northwest and follow the River Usk along a shallow valley to the village of Crickhowell on the river's north side
Crickhowell(POI90) to Pen y Fan(POI91)
Distance: 11.13NM Bearing: 277° 5 minutes
From Crickhowell, fly west and climb towards the tallest peak in the area, Pen y Fan which is part of the Brecon Beacons mountain range - a popular national park and tourist attraction
Pen y Fan(POI91) to Gwynfe(POI92)
Distance: 15.09NM Bearing: 270° 7 minutes
Continue west along the line of mountain peaks
Gwynfe(POI92) to Carwe(POI93)
Distance: 16.84NM Bearing: 239° 8 minutes
As the land flattens out west of the hills, turn southwest towards the coast, where you will see a large forested area between two river estuaries
Carwe(POI93) to EGFP(EGFP)
Distance: 3.24NM Bearing: 248° 2 minutes
Continue southwest to Pembrey Airport on the northern edge of the forest, which was once a larger RAF station. Pembrey motor racing circuit is at the southern end of the airfield
Leg 21
Flying from EGFP
Leg Distance: 50.99 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.
EGFP(EGFP) to Gower Peninsula(POI94)
Distance: 9.2NM Bearing: 180° 4 minutes
From Pembrey, fly south across the mouth of the River Loughor to the Gower Peninsula, which in 1956 became the first area in the United Kingdom to be designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. At the western tip of the peninsula, the mile long natural causeway known as Worm's Head extends into sea
Gower Peninsula(POI94) to Swansea(POI95)
Distance: 15.41NM Bearing: 78° 7 minutes
Fly east along the southern coast of the Peninsula until you reach Swansea, the second largest city in Wales
Swansea(POI95) to Port Talbot(POI96)
Distance: 5.58NM Bearing: 125° 3 minutes
From Swansea, follow the coast around to the southeast. The steelworks at Port Talbot is one of the largest in the world
Port Talbot(POI96) to Nash Point(POI97)
Distance: 12.83NM Bearing: 139° 6 minutes
Keep following the coast southeast to Nash Point, where a lighthouse overlooks the rugged sea cliffs
Nash Point(POI97) to EGFF(EGFF)
Distance: 7.97NM Bearing: 92° 4 minutes
Follow the coast around to the east to reach Cardiff Airport, a mile north of the shore and 3 miles east of St Athan Air Base
Leg 22
Flying from EGFF
Leg Distance: 31.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.
EGFF(EGFF) to Lavernock(POI98)
Distance: 6.56NM Bearing: 85° 3 minutes
After takeoff, follow the coast east over Barry Docks, which in the early 1900's were the busiest coal port in the world
Lavernock(POI98) to Cardiff Bay(POI99)
Distance: 3.46NM Bearing: 5° 2 minutes
Follow the coast as it heads north to Cardiff Bay and Docks
Cardiff Bay(POI99) to Cardiff(POIA0)
Distance: 1.82NM Bearing: 326° 1 minutes
Fly northwest for a closer look at Cardiff, the capital and largest city in Wales. Not far from the docks is the Wales Millennium Centre, major cultural venue, as well as Millennium Stadium, the home of Welsh rugby, and the medieval Cardiff Castle
Cardiff(POIA0) to Bristol Channel(POIA1)
Distance: 2.42NM Bearing: 89° 1 minutes
After exploring the city, head east back to the shore of Bristol Channel
Bristol Channel(POIA1) to Bristol Channel(POIA2)
Distance: 8.23NM Bearing: 135° 4 minutes
Fly southeast across the channel to the small peninsula of Sand Point. The channel separates South Wales from England
Bristol Channel(POIA2) to EGGD(EGGD)
Distance: 9.32NM Bearing: 93° 4 minutes
From the cast, fly east to Bristol Airport, which sits on higher ground 5 miles southwest of Bristol city, and is the destination for this stage
