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How to Find Us
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Situated in East Staffordshire, in the Heart of the Midlands, the
Club is located midway between the market towns of Uttoxeter,
Lichfield and Burton on Trent. Being within a few minutes
drive of both the A38 and A50 trunk roads, means that the club is
also within easy reach of the West Midlands, Stoke on Trent and
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Visiting by Road . . .
SAT NAV info - postcode
DE13 8QR, Maker Lane
From the A515 (travelling north):
Approximately 1.5 miles north of Yoxall village, turn left at the
Foresters Arms public house. At the next junction (5 roads converge
here), follow the sign for NFGC by taking the 2nd right turn and
follow this road for about 1 mile. You will find the site entrance
on your left.
From the A38 (travelling north or south):
Leave the A38 at the Barton under Needwood turn, take the B5016
through Barton under Needwood to Yoxall. At the T junction in
Yoxall village turn right onto the A515 and follow the directions
given above for A515 travelling north.
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From the A515 (travelling south):
Approximately 4½ miles south of Draycott village, turn right at the
Foresters Arms public house. At the next junction (5 roads converge
here), follow the sign for NFGC by taking the 2nd right turn and
follow this road for about 1 mile. You will find the site entrance
on your left.
From the A50 (travelling east or west):
Leave the A50 at the Sudbury island, take the A515 southbound for
Lichfield and follow the directions given above for A515 travelling
south. |
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Visiting by Air . . .
Visiting
gliders are welcome by air or road, but please note that Cross Hayes
Field does not have planning consent for use by motor gliders, light
aircraft, helicopters or microlights. All gliders launching from
Cross Hayes must carry proof of adequate 3rd party insurance cover.
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Site Details: |
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OS
Grid Reference SK122 219 |
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GPS co-ordinates: N52 47.478 W001 48.862 |
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Height amsl: 320' |
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Launch Point Radio: 129.9 |
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Our hangar is a BGA turning point: ref: CRH |
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Local
Landmarks: |
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Tatenhill Airfield 2 miles NE of Cross Hayes. |
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Blithfield Reservoir 3 miles W of Cross Hayes. |
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Rugeley Power Station 4 miles SSW of Cross Hayes. |
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Unlandable areas: |
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a significant hollow on the northern boundary of the site is
marked by an area of uncut grass |
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