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Oliver's Castle is a rarely used, very sensitive site designated for cross-country (XC) flying only. It is restricted to members of the Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club (TVHGC) and requires prior contact with the club before flying. The site does not support soaring and is strictly for toplanding.
Local Club: [Thames Valley HGC](http://www.tvhgc.co.uk/)
Wind Direction: North
Grid Reference: SU 001 647
Northing: 100
Easting: 64700
Important guidelines:
- Do not land in crops or attempt to soar the ridge.
- This site is for experienced pilots only, requiring a minimum of 100 hours airtime on hang gliders or 50 hours on paragliders.
- The site is currently open only to TVHGC members and temporarily closed to Avon and Wessex members.
The site is under scrutiny due to issues with pilots landing in crops, making slope landings, and interfering with model fliers. These activities have caused problems with the landowner and English Nature, as the area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) home to rare orchids.
For more details, please refer to the [TVHGC website](http://www.tvhgc.co.uk/).
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