Tresaith Beach

Tresaith is a small, characterful cove on the Ceredigion coast where the Afon Saith tumbles over the cliff as a waterfall directly onto the beach - an unusual and rewarding subject from the air. Flanked by low sandstone cliffs and a scatter of cottages and a pub, it is quieter than nearby Llangrannog and offers clean, open flying over sand and sea. There is a small car park above the beach and a slipway that makes a solid launch point. The waterfall is at the eastern end and best framed at lower tide when the full drop onto the sand is exposed. Bear in mind this stretch of Cardigan Bay lies close to the MOD Aberporth range, whose danger area covers the airspace out to sea and is active periodically; keep your flight low and over the beach and cliffs rather than pushing far offshore, and check for activity. There are no other airfield restrictions here. Dolphins are regular visitors to this coast, so scan the water. Wind wraps around the headlands and lifts up the cliff face, so expect some turbulence near the edges. A calm summer evening gives glassy sea, warm light on the cliffs and the softest conditions for filming the waterfall.