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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.<\/p>\n

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Total Legs: 22 Total Distance: 1005 Total Time(125kts): 8 hours 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EICK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 70.19 Approximate time at 125kts: 34 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EICK(EICK) to Glanmire(POI1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.64NM Bearing: 39\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s second largest city<\/p>\n

Glanmire(POI1) to Fermoy(POI2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.4NM Bearing: 21\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the motorway northeast where it will cross the river at the town of Fermoy<\/p>\n

Fermoy(POI2) to Galty Mountains(POI3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 20NM Bearing: 41\u00b0 10 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay with the motorway as it heads north from Fermoy before turning northeast along the south side of the Galty Mountains<\/p>\n

Galty Mountains(POI3) to Cashel(POI4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.27NM Bearing: 12\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Cashel(POI4) to EIKK(EIKK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 22.88NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 11 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIKK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.8 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIKK(EIKK) to Kilkenny(POI5)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.53NM Bearing: 95\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east over the town of Kilkenny, a popular tourist destination<\/p>\n

Kilkenny(POI5) to Thomastown(POI6)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.82NM Bearing: 167\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Thomastown(POI6) to River Suir(POI7)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.06NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

River Suir(POI7) to EIWF(EIWF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.39NM Bearing: 161\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s name and lies on the south bank of the River Suir<\/p>\n

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Leg 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIWF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 44 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIWF(EIWF) to Little Island(POI8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.01NM Bearing: 20\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Little Island(POI8) to New Ross(POI9)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.61NM Bearing: 25\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s mother. The Kennedy family&apos;s ancestral home is also nearby<\/p>\n

New Ross(POI9) to River Barrow(POI10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.21NM Bearing: 15\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue north with the River Barrow between the two mountain ranges<\/p>\n

River Barrow(POI10) to Carlow(POI11)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 19.35NM Bearing: 358\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the river as it meanders north to run alongside some low lying hills towards the large town of Carlow<\/p>\n

Carlow(POI11) to EICW(EICW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.82NM Bearing: 4\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EICW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 38.1 Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EICW(EICW) to Lugnaquilla(POI12)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.29NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly east to the tallest peak of the Wicklow Mountains, Lugnaquilla<\/p>\n

Lugnaquilla(POI12) to Glendalough(POI13)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 63\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Glendalough(POI13) to Lough Tay(POI14)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.02NM Bearing: 22\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Lough Tay(POI14) to Vartry Reservoir(POI15)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.81NM Bearing: 136\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to fly between the nearby reservoirs<\/p>\n

Vartry Reservoir(POI15) to EINC(EINC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.25NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east to Newcastle Airstrip, which lies next to the beach<\/p>\n

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Leg 5<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EINC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 27.84 Approximate time at 125kts: 13 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EINC(EINC) to Bray Head(POI16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.24NM Bearing: 348\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coastline north to the rocky headland at Bray Head, which is adorned with a concrete cross<\/p>\n

Bray Head(POI16) to Dublin Bay(POI17)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.79NM Bearing: 346\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast north until you reach the large marina on the south shore of Dublin Bay<\/p>\n

Dublin Bay(POI17) to Dublin Port(POI18)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.79NM Bearing: 317\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly northwest across the bay to the River Liffey mouth at Dublin Port<\/p>\n

Dublin Port(POI18) to Dublin(POI19)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.83NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s house, Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the Guinness Brewery to name a few<\/p>\n

Dublin(POI19) to EIDW(EIDW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.19NM Bearing: 31\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you finish sightseeing the nation&apos;s capital, head to Dublin International Airport north of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 6<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EIDW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 57.95 Approximate time at 125kts: 28 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EIDW(EIDW) to Ashbourne(POI20)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.25NM Bearing: 319\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northwest to the town of Ashbourne<\/p>\n

Ashbourne(POI20) to Dunshaughlin(POI21)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.94NM Bearing: 273\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head west across the farmland to the nearby town of Dunshaughlin, and the M3 motorway passing to its west<\/p>\n

Dunshaughlin(POI21) to Tara(POI22)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.06NM Bearing: 345\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Tara(POI22) to Drogheda(POI23)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.5NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn northeast and head for the large river town of Drogheda<\/p>\n

Drogheda(POI23) to Dundalk(POI24)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 17.3NM Bearing: 360\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Drogheda, head north to the bayside town of Dundalk, which lies southwest of the Cooley Mountains and peninsula<\/p>\n

Dundalk(POI24) to Carlingford Lough(POI25)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.7NM Bearing: 81\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Dundalk, fly east across the southern tip of the mountains to the mouth of Carlingford Lough<\/p>\n

Carlingford Lough(POI25) to EGKD(EGKD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.2NM Bearing: 71\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 7<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGKD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 68.26 Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGKD(EGKD) to Calf of Man(POI26)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 42.33NM Bearing: 91\u00b0 20 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Calf of Man(POI26) to Peel(POI27)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.28NM Bearing: 26\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Peel(POI27) to Douglas(POI28)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.08NM Bearing: 119\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Peel, turn and head southeast through the shallow valley to the island&apos;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<\/p>\n

Douglas(POI28) to EGNS(EGNS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.57NM Bearing: 226\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast southwest to the island&apos;s main airport<\/p>\n

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Leg 8<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGNS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.12 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGNS(EGNS) to Walney Wind Farms(POI29)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 36.52NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 18 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east across the Irish Sea towards England. From about half way across, you&apos;ll start flying over the Walney group of offshore wind farms, one of the largest in the world<\/p>\n

Walney Wind Farms(POI29) to Walney Island(POI30)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.57NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east to the long crescent shaped Walney Island<\/p>\n

Walney Island(POI30) to EGNL(EGNL)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.03NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is at the northern end of the island<\/p>\n

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Leg 9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGNL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.31 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGNL(EGNL) to Black Combe(POI31)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.48NM Bearing: 336\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Black Combe(POI31) to Santon Bridge(POI32)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.18NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Santon Bridge(POI32) to Wast Water(POI33)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.32NM Bearing: 47\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Wast Water(POI33) to Scafell Pike(POI34)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.04NM Bearing: 84\u00b0 0 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s highest mountain<\/p>\n

Scafell Pike(POI34) to Borrowdale(POI35)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.42NM Bearing: 37\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Borrowdale(POI35) to Derwent Water(POI36)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.35NM Bearing: 2\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly north with the River Derwent to the large lake in the center of the valley, Derwent Water<\/p>\n

Derwent Water(POI36) to Penrith(POI37)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 14.22NM Bearing: 73\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Penrith(POI37) to EGAP(EGAP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.3NM Bearing: 69\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGAP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.79 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGAP(EGAP) to Ullswater(POI38)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.96NM Bearing: 238\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head southwest back past the town of Penrith to reach Ullswater, the second largest lake in the district<\/p>\n

Ullswater(POI38) to Ullswater(POI39)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lake southwest as it leads you back through the mountains<\/p>\n

Ullswater(POI39) to Patterdale(POI40)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.19NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The lake will turn south to its end near the village of Patterdale<\/p>\n

Patterdale(POI40) to Grisedale Tarn(POI41)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.34NM Bearing: 224\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the southern tip of the lake, follow the valley southwest as it climbs steeply towards a small lake<\/p>\n

Grisedale Tarn(POI41) to Grasmere(POI42)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the lake, descend south out of the mountains to another small lake, Grasmere. The village on the lake&apos;s north shore was once home to the famous poets, William and Dorothy Wordsworth<\/p>\n

Grasmere(POI42) to Windermere(POI43)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.13NM Bearing: 143\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southeast to the nearby Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England<\/p>\n

Windermere(POI43) to Windermere(POI44)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.41NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lake as it turns and heads south. The lake has been one of the country&apos;s most popular tourist destinations for nearly 200 years<\/p>\n

Windermere(POI44) to CARK(CARK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.76NM Bearing: 183\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south to Cark Airfield, a former RAF base near the shore of Morecambe Bay<\/p>\n

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Leg 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from CARK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.6 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

CARK(CARK) to Morecambe(POI45)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.64NM Bearing: 140\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast across Morecambe Bay to the large coastal town of the same name<\/p>\n

Morecambe(POI45) to Heysham(POI46)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.59NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south across the Heysham Peninsula past the River Lune estuary<\/p>\n

Heysham(POI46) to Fleetwood(POI47)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.26NM Bearing: 249\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast west to the town of Fleetwood, which sits on the northwestern corner of the Fylde Peninsula<\/p>\n

Fleetwood(POI47) to Blackpool(POI48)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.17NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Blackpool(POI48) to EGNH(EGNH)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.94NM Bearing: 160\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blackpool Airport is south of the town<\/p>\n

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Leg 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGNH<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 30.33 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGNH(EGNH) to Southport(POI49)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.47NM Bearing: 179\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south, crossing the Ribble estuary to the coastal town of Southport<\/p>\n

Southport(POI49) to Formby(POI50)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 207\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the beach lined coast southwest<\/p>\n

Formby(POI50) to Liverpool(POI51)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.32NM Bearing: 156\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Liverpool(POI51) to EGGP(EGGP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.91NM Bearing: 130\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the River Mersey around to the southeast to land at John Lennon Airport on the river&apos;s north bank<\/p>\n

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Leg 13<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGGP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 59.77 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGGP(EGGP) to Ellesmere(POI52)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.9NM Bearing: 225\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southwest across the river<\/p>\n

Ellesmere(POI52) to Neston(POI53)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.35NM Bearing: 269\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west across the Wirral Peninsula to the town of Neston on the eastern shore of the River Dee Estuary<\/p>\n

Neston(POI53) to Point of Ayr(POI54)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.37NM Bearing: 293\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cross the estuary northwest to the Point of Ayr at its entrance, crossing into Wales on the way<\/p>\n

Point of Ayr(POI54) to Llandudno(POI55)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.2NM Bearing: 264\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west across the wide bay to the Creuddyn Peninsula, with Great Orme the highest point of this picturesque natural area<\/p>\n

Llandudno(POI55) to Bangor(POI56)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.21NM Bearing: 244\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest, following the coast as it enters Conwy Bay which narrows into Menai Strait<\/p>\n

Bangor(POI56) to Caernarfon(POI57)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.5NM Bearing: 225\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s first major suspension bridge<\/p>\n

Caernarfon(POI57) to EGCK(EGCK)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.24NM Bearing: 215\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

The airport is on a small peninsula to the south strait&apos;s southern entrance<\/p>\n

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Leg 14<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGCK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 43.18 Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGCK(EGCK) to Snowdonia(POI58)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.04NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, head east towards the mountains of Snowdonia National Park until you reach the northern tip of Llyn Padarn, a long glacial lake<\/p>\n

Snowdonia(POI58) to Pen-y-Pass(POI59)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.19NM Bearing: 126\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the lake southeast along it&apos;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<\/p>\n

Pen-y-Pass(POI59) to Lynn Gwynant(POI60)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.96NM Bearing: 197\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you reach the end of the valley, turn southwest to the small lake nearby, Lynn Gwynant<\/p>\n

Lynn Gwynant(POI60) to Moel Hebog(POI61)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.74NM Bearing: 237\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head southwest from the lake towards the large bare mountain of Moel Hebog<\/p>\n

Moel Hebog(POI61) to Bae Ceredigion(POI62)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.03NM Bearing: 182\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly south to meet the shoreline of Cardigan Bay<\/p>\n

Bae Ceredigion(POI62) to Barmouth(POI63)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.49NM Bearing: 166\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south past Llanbedr Airfield to Barmouth at the mouth of the Mawddach River<\/p>\n

Barmouth(POI63) to EGUI(EGUI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.73NM Bearing: 186\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue south over the nearby hills to Talybont Airstrip, which is on the western bank of the Dysynni River<\/p>\n

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Leg 15<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGUI<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 61.24 Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGUI(EGUI) to Dyfi Estuary(POI64)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.24NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southeast over the hills to reach the Dyfi River<\/p>\n

Dyfi Estuary(POI64) to Machynlleth(POI65)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.21NM Bearing: 58\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Machynlleth(POI65) to Cemmaes(POI66)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.4NM Bearing: 65\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the flat river valley northeast to the town of Cemmaes<\/p>\n

Cemmaes(POI66) to Dinas Mawdawy(POI67)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.1NM Bearing: 13\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Dinas Mawdawy(POI67) to Bwlch(POI68)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.09NM Bearing: 288\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Bwlch(POI68) to Llyn Mwyngil(POI69)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 4.81NM Bearing: 222\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Llyn Mwyngil(POI69) to Corris(POI70)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.19NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Corris(POI70) to Machynlleth(POI71)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.67NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Machynlleth(POI71) to Rhyd(POI72)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.84NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Rhyd(POI72) to Welshpool(POI73)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.65NM Bearing: 74\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep flying east the town of Welshpool which sits on the side of a wide valley near the distant hills<\/p>\n

Welshpool(POI73) to EGCW(EGCW)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.04NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

As you approach the town, look for the airport a couple of miles to its south<\/p>\n

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Leg 16<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGCW<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 32.2 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGCW(EGCW) to Stiperstones(POI74)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.98NM Bearing: 90\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly west, crossing back into England, until you reach a small mountain ridge, a local attraction called The Stiperstones<\/p>\n

Stiperstones(POI74) to The Wrekin(POI75)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 13.19NM Bearing: 80\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue east towards The Wrekin, a prominent hill popular with walkers and tourists<\/p>\n

The Wrekin(POI75) to The Iron Bridge(POI76)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.62NM Bearing: 134\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

The Iron Bridge(POI76) to EGWC(EGWC)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.41NM Bearing: 82\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the river fly east to Cosford RAF Station, which is also home to the Cosford Air Show<\/p>\n

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Leg 17<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGWC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 35.51 Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGWC(EGWC) to Wolverhampton(POI77)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.36NM Bearing: 115\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Wolverhampton(POI77) to Birmingham(POI78)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.54NM Bearing: 128\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southeast to Birmingham, the United Kingdom&apos;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<\/p>\n

Birmingham(POI78) to Birmingham Airport(POI79)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.04NM Bearing: 101\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After passing the city, head east for a flyover of Birmingham Airport, the seventh busiest in the UK<\/p>\n

Birmingham Airport(POI79) to Coventry(POI80)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.97NM Bearing: 106\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Coventry(POI80) to EGBE(EGBE)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.6NM Bearing: 159\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coventry Airport is south of the city<\/p>\n

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Leg 18<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGBE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 40.85 Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGBE(EGBE) to Kenilworth(POI81)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.68NM Bearing: 242\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southwest to the nearby town of Kenilworth, home of the 12th Century Kenilworth Castle<\/p>\n

Kenilworth(POI81) to Warwick(POI82)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.52NM Bearing: 181\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Warwick(POI82) to Stratford-upon-Avon(POI83)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.49NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Stratford-upon-Avon(POI83) to Bredon Hill(POI84)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 18.04NM Bearing: 234\u00b0 9 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue southwest over the large hill in the distance, Bredon Hill<\/p>\n

Bredon Hill(POI84) to EGBJ(EGBJ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.12NM Bearing: 191\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s outskirts<\/p>\n

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Leg 19<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGBJ<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 54.11 Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGBJ(EGBJ) to River Severn(POI85)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.14NM Bearing: 228\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly southwest to meet the River Severn, the longest river in Great Britain<\/p>\n

River Severn(POI85) to River Severn Estuary(POI86)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.74NM Bearing: 225\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

River Severn Estuary(POI86) to River Usk(POI87)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 10.1NM Bearing: 254\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the north shore of the estuary west to the mouth of the River Usk<\/p>\n

River Usk(POI87) to Newport(POI88)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.84NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the river north through the nearby town of Newport<\/p>\n

Newport(POI88) to Pontypool(POI89)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.16NM Bearing: 351\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Newport, follow the A402 highway north to the Welsh town of Pontypool, which lies to the west of a small reservoir<\/p>\n

Pontypool(POI89) to EGAG(EGAG)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.13NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 20<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGAG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 52.93 Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGAG(EGAG) to Crickhowell(POI90)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.63NM Bearing: 306\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, fly northwest and follow the River Usk along a shallow valley to the village of Crickhowell on the river&apos;s north side<\/p>\n

Crickhowell(POI90) to Pen y Fan(POI91)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 11.13NM Bearing: 277\u00b0 5 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Pen y Fan(POI91) to Gwynfe(POI92)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.09NM Bearing: 270\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue west along the line of mountain peaks<\/p>\n

Gwynfe(POI92) to Carwe(POI93)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 16.84NM Bearing: 239\u00b0 8 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Carwe(POI93) to EGFP(EGFP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.24NM Bearing: 248\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGFP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 50.99 Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGFP(EGFP) to Gower Peninsula(POI94)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.2NM Bearing: 180\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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&apos;s Head extends into sea<\/p>\n

Gower Peninsula(POI94) to Swansea(POI95)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 15.41NM Bearing: 78\u00b0 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly east along the southern coast of the Peninsula until you reach Swansea, the second largest city in Wales<\/p>\n

Swansea(POI95) to Port Talbot(POI96)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 5.58NM Bearing: 125\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Swansea, follow the coast around to the southeast. The steelworks at Port Talbot is one of the largest in the world<\/p>\n

Port Talbot(POI96) to Nash Point(POI97)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 12.83NM Bearing: 139\u00b0 6 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep following the coast southeast to Nash Point, where a lighthouse overlooks the rugged sea cliffs<\/p>\n

Nash Point(POI97) to EGFF(EGFF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 7.97NM Bearing: 92\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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Leg 22<\/strong><\/p>\n

Flying from EGFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leg Distance: 31.81 Approximate time at 125kts: 15 minutes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

See leg in Skyvector<\/a><\/p>\n

EGFF(EGFF) to Lavernock(POI98)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 6.56NM Bearing: 85\u00b0 3 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After takeoff, follow the coast east over Barry Docks, which in the early 1900&apos;s were the busiest coal port in the world<\/p>\n

Lavernock(POI98) to Cardiff Bay(POI99)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 3.46NM Bearing: 5\u00b0 2 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow the coast as it heads north to Cardiff Bay and Docks<\/p>\n

Cardiff Bay(POI99) to Cardiff(POIA0)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 1.82NM Bearing: 326\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

Cardiff(POIA0) to Bristol Channel(POIA1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 2.42NM Bearing: 89\u00b0 1 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

After exploring the city, head east back to the shore of Bristol Channel<\/p>\n

Bristol Channel(POIA1) to Bristol Channel(POIA2)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 8.23NM Bearing: 135\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fly southeast across the channel to the small peninsula of Sand Point. The channel separates South Wales from England<\/p>\n

Bristol Channel(POIA2) to EGGD(EGGD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Distance: 9.32NM Bearing: 93\u00b0 4 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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