Best Grass Airstrips with pubs nearby!

[one2go]

Nothing finer than landing in a small grass strip and wandering down to a nearby pub for lunch!

My offering is

Clutton Hill Airstrip (http://www.cluttonhill.flyer.co.uk/)

with Hunters Rest Inn (http://www.huntersrest.co.uk/index.shtml) only a five minute walk from the strip.

Where do you suggest?

[Genghis the Engineer]

Chilbolton, Abbots Mitre? About 20 minutes walk.

G

[gaxan]

Keyston is excellent. Details in lockyears

[Pitts2112]

Keyston tops my list due the pub but for outright hospitality and neighborliness you can't beat the owners of Burnham Thorpe and the pub The Nelson. Definitely worth a stop.

[Halfbaked_Boy]

Another vote for Keyston.

[Humaround]

Croft Farm, Defford. Wonderful place and the pub's not bad either.

[BEXIL160]

Maypole, Kent...

Turn left out the gate, 100yds. Pub.


BEX

[muffin]

I remember going to this pub one lunch time many years ago and seeing a Piper Cub parked in the field right by the entrance.

The Pub With No Name (http://www.pubwithnoname.co.uk/)

[Mike Cross]

Keyston & Croft Farm. The Pub With No Name is adjacent to Colemore Common and is allegedly the highest pub in Hampshire. It's a very fine pub.

[Sir George Cayley]

At Sywell one doesn't have to leave the field :ok:

Just 2 avoids - the new concrete runway and the person I cannot name.

Also, Rochester and the hotel isn't that bad. Though when I last stayed there someone banged on my door just before midnight and asked...

have you got a girl in there?

"No I haven't" said I idignantly.

OK I'll be right back with one:eek: Mwa mwa mwaaa

SGC too warm for a coat

[DX Wombat]

Shobdon - choice of three runways 1 sealed, 2 grass (all parallel) if you are a microlight, otherwise 1 grass which is longer than the sealed. Own cafe and bar on airfield, friendly staff and locals, plenty of parking and reasonable landing fees. Also pub not too far away (about 3/4 mile) in Shobdon Village itself. Shobdon Food Festival (http://www.shobdonfestival.co.uk)at the end of June for those who may be interested in local fare and it will also be the Open Weekend at the airfield with various events. :ok:
26th & 27th June. Shobdon Airfield Aviation Weekend
The highlight of the year, and one for ALL Club members, their family and friends. Planned to coincide as a joint venture with the Shobdon Festival at Shobdon Church and Arches.
All airfield operators will be offering trial flights, and in addition there are aerobatic displays,
and military aircraft flying in or by. Static displays of classic aircraft and classic cars, military
vehicles, and many other stands. LAA Strut Fly-In. BBQ and food all day. (From a recent HAC News Letter)

[one2go]

Shobden/Sywell - I was looking for Airstrips rather than airfields, but thanks anyway

[ChampChump]

As mentioned above, the Prince of Wales is but a step or two away from Maypole and does very good food.

A polite reminder that Maypole requires PPR due to restricted movements - not usually a problem.

[fernytickles]

40D - Three Lakes, WI

AirNav: 40D - Three Lakes Municipal Airport (http://www.airnav.com/airport/40D)

[Cows getting bigger]

Glenforsa?

[longviewpilot]

manchester barton airfield with trafford centre?

[Oldpilot55]

Eddsfield
Bute
Gigha

[jollyrog]

Oaksey Park. About a 10-15 minute walk to the Wheatsheaf, along a lovely country lane.

[DX Wombat]

Woonton - grass strip not too far from Shobdon (a few miles SW and on the chart) and I believe it has a pub in the village.

[Tupperware Pilot]

After reading this thread...we went to Croft Farm, Defford. Had a very nice meal in the Oak. Well worth it! Very friendly airfield and pub. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4569809707_d53a9034cf.jpg

[Humaround]

Good choice! :ok:

[one2go]

excellent suggestions, keep them coming!

How about

Wing Farm (http://www.galaxymicrolights.truthseekers-uk.org/airstrip/FRAMEairstrip.htm) near Warminster

with

The George Inn (http://www.the-georgeinn.co.uk/) about 15 minute walk (open from 11am)

[overandout]

Is the pub still open at the Eastern end of the runway at Thurrock?

[vintagemember]

The pub at Arlingham (SW of Gloucester) does excellent food. You can land on the beach (good hard sand) and it's a five minute walk.

Check your tide table first.

[Fried_Chicken]

Baxterley (Charity Farm) with the Rose Inn in the village which is a short walk from the strip

There are a couple of nice pub's in Whittington which isn't too far from the strips at Sittles Farm, Alrewas (near Lichfield) or the Microlight strip at Roddige (just down the road from Sittles)

FC

[Chippik]

Old Warden, lovely museum and restaurant though biggleswade is not far away

[Cusco]

Nuthampstead with The Woodman 10 mins walk.

Convenient BKY VOR on the field...............

Cusco

[Fuji Abound]

Maypole - a couple of good pubs within walking distance.

Deanland - a pleasant enough pub in the village.

[Tupperware Pilot]

More great ideas for the weekends flying...shame not got a aircraft or mate to go with this weekend. But we have planned a few flights...
I'm putting together a spreadsheet with web links to both the farmstrips and the closest pubs....
SO lets keep this thread going with more strips/pubs and maybe a star ratting?????

[austerwobbler]

Skegness , pub on campsite 5 mins walk from check in and if your brave 20 mins to the sea for a paddle ! :ok:

[manix]

Agree about Keyston, fantastic place. About 3 months ago signs appeared next to the runway requesting all pilots to PPR. The contact details are in Lockyears.

To add to the list:

Cromer - the airfield is a 15 minute footpath walk across fields to the Foundry Arms at Northrepps which does absolutely superb food.

The airfield moved about a year ago, my last years Lockyear has the old site but my 2009 Pooleys has the new site.

Easy way to tell if you're looking at a new plate is that the new site has 2 runways, the old one only had one runway.

You'll get a very friendly reception here.

[KingCooky]

Netherthorpe - EGNF

awesome airfield, very friendly and welcoming.

Clubhouse itself serves some lovely food, but within a mile or two are the Hewitt arms and the parish oven.

with only 450m ish of grass, EGNF is well worth a visit if you're up for the challenge!!

[Tupperware Pilot]

Nuthampstead with The Woodman..
We went there today....great field and a nice walk to the pub. Food and welcome very good. :ok::ok::ok::ok: 4 stars for both.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4647469097_f530b0740e.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4648083020_b53f9784b6.jpg

MOre photos here... Flickr: Air Frame Photography's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/)

[rightbank]

Is the pub still open at the Eastern end of the runway at Thurrock?

The Dog and Partidge is still open

[AdamFrisch]

Another vote for MAypole in Kent. The pub is very nice and just 100yds away.

[SiClick]

Annother vote for the Croft Farm, Defford. Stayed overnight at the Oak inn, great food, and beer!

[microlightgary]

There's a good bar at Headcorn (Lasham). 6 of us Spent a very blurry night there when we got weathered in once :ok:

[tinpilot]

There's a good bar at Headcorn (Lasham)Lashenden.

Lasham is somewhere completely different, although they also have a good bar.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Saturday looks good........anyone planing to go anywhere?
we are planning but not made up our minds yet?
Whet to Chiltern Park in the end.
Nice friendly strip.
Not so nice 3 mile walk into Goring but very nice lunch at The Miller of Mansfield (http://www.millerofmansfield.com/)
(got taxi back);)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1274/4693821886_5f38caec21.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4693188833_5d5206d4d9.jpg




Flickr: Air Frame Photography's Photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/)

[Tupperware Pilot]

Anyone go anywhere?

[MFC_Fly]

I went to a pub with an airfield nearby - does that count? :ok:

[Tupperware Pilot]

Was it a nice pub?;)

[Tupperware Pilot]

Today we went to Oaksey Park..........very very friendly welcome.A lovely little strip. And a great pub in the village. 5* for both. Home (http://www.oakseyairfield.supanet.com/)
The Wheatsheaf at Oaksey - Sophisticated Pub Dining (http://www.thewheatsheafatoaksey.co.uk)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4736237392_efe663e08b.jpg

[The Original GF]

That is a very pretty Cub!


OGF

[cambioso]

Shame about the ugly drivers!!
;-)
Jez (part-time Male Model).

[Tupperware Pilot]

Sorry been away for a while (doing my NPPL) which is done!:ok:

Has anyone been anywhere?
Back to normal tomorrow.....not sure where yet?

[Tupperware Pilot]

Not really a farm strip, we went to Old Buckenham today, good food and a very warm welcome.
We even got a guided tour of the hangers and got to look at some of the stuff being rebuilt by Touchdown Engineering.
Worth a visit............

[frangatang]

Bembridge, new chef in the cafe there, v enthusiastic, and good grub. Dont know about the pub next to the gliding site though. Alderney...walk down the zigzag, overlooking fort clonque, then allong the beach path to st annes harbour. either the pub there or even better is the hotel 10 mins away, not the one next to said pub!
Good grub and excellent beer at roserrow , polzeath, n cornwall, especially roast on a sunday lunchtime.Its a golf course but you get ripped off , £20 for landing, 5 mins to the bar.

[Tupperware Pilot]

We have not been anywhere new for a while....but today we went to Hanley Hanley (William) Airfield (http://www.hwas.orangehome.co.uk/) today.....and what a great strip. I rang for PPR and I was asked for my ETA, and I told her that we would be there around 12(ish) the reply was i will put the kettle on.......a very good start.
I got a good brief, which was very helpful.
When we got there there was a nice welcome..and a nice cupper.
We went the closet pub "The Fox" but this was not so good....!!! one star! But there is another pub half a mile up the road so we will try that next time we go!
This strip is very much PPR as they only fly on the 28 day rule. But is well worth a visit.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5001498065_cf6fc5b725.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5001498065/) Hanley farmstrip....... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5001498065/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5003126479_8e6f1e961f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5003126479/) The view from Hanley strip... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5003126479/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[Them thar hills]

" closet pub "

Whatever floats your boat :bored:

But the strip looks very tasty !

[Them thar hills]

For enlightened pilots who have a northern 1/2 mill map, there's Crosland Moor, which does have a partly grass strip.
Just a short 10 minute walk from the airfield is the Sands House pub. Never heard any complaints from that one apart from it's uphill back to the airfield...:)

[manix-cs]

Try Pitsford (3 miles west of Sywell, next to the reservoir, 52°18'54.97"N 0°52'20.54"W). PPR not required. 470 mt grass strip. It's a super little strip with no facilities whatsoever. Sign in at the dustbin by the windsock :ok:

Griffin Inn in the village (20 minutes walk) griffinpitsford.co.uk (http://maps.google.com/local_url?q=http://www.griffinpitsford.co.uk/&dq=&cid=6662751182407948702&ui=earth&view=teaser&hl=en&ved=0CA8Q5AQ&sa=X&ei=MnyXTKvnOoz8Od_JpPYO&s=ANYYN7mhANIyOT0FYHFPUp9W0eG2KNJwcQ)

[peregrineh]

land at charlton - a beautifully kept long strip on nw edge of lynham zone (and marked on CAA 1:500), enjoy the beautiful grounds and walk down to the horse and groom pub about 1.5miles away (in the village)

[VMC-on-top]

land at charlton - a beautifully kept long strip on nw edge of lynham zone (and marked on CAA 1:500), enjoy the beautiful grounds and walk down to the horse and groom pub about 1.5miles away (in the village)

Agree with that - Lord Suffolk is very friendly and welcoming - and will supply you with Avgas if needed.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Went to Sackville farm today....a nice warm welcome. And when we rang for PPR we got the same warm welcome.
great pub in Riseley village. The Fox and Hounds, they do a good steak, a proper old English pub. And only a 10 minute walk.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5139/5438675635_73c12b42d4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5438675635/) Sackville farm... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5438675635/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[contrail]

Here's a few more....

Bruntingthorpe, The Joiners Arms
Bute, The Kingarth Hotel
Cottered, Bull Pub
Fowlmere, Chequers Restaurant
Parham, Crown inn
Lane Farm, Roast ox Pub
Mount Airy, Fox & Coney pub
Shotteswell, Moon & Sixpence Restaurant
Sutton Bank, Hambleton Inn
Upavon, Ship Inn

[Tupperware Pilot]

Thankfully spring is just around the corner.......so we got to fly today.
Did need to rush back for the rugby...(turns out it was not worth it!)
But anyway went to Garston Farm.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5540227805_468b97fe01.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5540227805/) Garston Farm............. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5540227805/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr
A great little friendly farm strip, thanks to the guy who gave us a lift to the pub. The Lord Nelson Inn - Marshfield (http://www.thelordnelsoninn.info/)
Had a very nice lunch there.
Very friendly airfield and good pub.......got to be worth a visit.
Make sure you get PPR first and check there website out.
Garston Farm Airstrip Information (http://www.garstonfarm.flyer.co.uk)

[Tupperware Pilot]

Add Charlton Park to the list......dropped in there today. getting PPR was easy, the numbers in Poolys.
Well kept grass, even the modellers stop flying to let us land.
great pub in the village (10 min walk), Horse and Groom Inn - Home - Bespoke Hotels (http://www.bespokehotels.com/hotel/pages/horseandgroom/home.htm)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/5743207049_8ffe305bd6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5743207049/) G-CUBW.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5743207049/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[BWBI]

Rosemarket Pembs West Wales,

Land on the Golf Course having PPR and overflown once to warn the golfers! Park amongst the cars! Excellent Food and scenery! Not tried to book a round of golf yet though!

[Ultranomad]

Lots of airfields in Czech Republic have a small restaurant right on the property. When ordering, keep in mind that portions may come twice as big as you expect.

And if anyone goes to Thailand, do yourself a favour and check out the Thai Flying Club (http://www.thaiflyingclub.com/) at Bang Phra (about halfway from Bangkok to Pattaya). The place looks like it's still 1950s (or maybe 1930s?).
You can have lunch right at the club, sipping a coke from a classic glass bottle, sitting on a veranda with a backup TWR radio on one of the tables (and a squawk box hanging on a pillar, of course), a hammock in the corner with the chief mechanic dozing in it, and dozens of thin cats swarming around.

http://pics.livejournal.com/ultranomad/pic/0006r13a

Their airfcraft rental rates are fairly low, too. In September 2009 I rented a Beech Musketeer for an equivalent of £100 per hour (wet). You can stay overnight at the club, too; the rooms are quite rustic but extremely cheap.

[KERDUNKER]

Have been inspired.... a plan is forming...........does any one know of any decent hotels with adjacent airstrip..........

[flybymike]

I think there have been a few mentioned already and several pubs are also hotels, or will offer accommodation. Specific hotels which spring to mind include Sywell, Kirkbride, and Glenforsa.

Edit. A certain vested interest forumite beat me to it.;)

[ronturner]

I am new to this forum and spotted enrty for Charlton Park. Thanks to Lord Suffolk I was fortunate to keep my '172 there for about 20 years. A great place, vacated briefly when the airfield was taken over by a film crew and about 6 spitfires to film "A piece of cake". Paradise is hardly the word. Now I live in France with my '172 which has "come home" to where it was built 42 years ago. Here we have both found paradise again.
Hopefully photo attached. Excuse first time errors. RT
Charlton Park
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj156/flyingronaldo/GAXVBatCharltonmay2005010.jpg
Atlantic Airpark France
http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj156/flyingronaldo/100_0989.jpg

[Tupperware Pilot]

ronturner,
Thanks for sharing.
Its a very nice place to keep a lovely Cessna.
Cheers
TWP

[Deeday]

Very appropriate colour scheme and settings. It's making us all green with envy. :ok:

[flybymike]

Fantastic little post! Superb photo.

[unmanned transport]

Thanks for the pictures, Silvaire1.

Only in America, Canada or Auz. for a gaggle of aircraft like those!

Oh by the way, going to a pub for lunch getting into some of the sauce and then going for a flight boggles the noggin.

I don't consume alcohol but I love to fly my Cessna in the great big land in the west.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Great to see more photos for the other side of the world. Would be great to see more for the UK strips.........
I have put together a simple spreadsheet with a few strips on it, and links to contact information for both the strips and the "pubs". If anyone wants a copy drop me a PM.
Cheers
TWP

[peregrineh]

I remember this plane form my childhood growing up @ charlton park (Lord S is my step father). Most of my family fly now and indeed the love has been passed on to me. I organised a fly in at Charlton in May (and will be making this an annual affair)- some great planes turned up (it was only small) c 20 ppl - check this link for the photos (the ones at the end are better) http://gallery.me.com/peregrinehood#100050 (http://gallery.me.com/peregrinehood#100050)

[flybymike]

Great venue for a fly in, and some nice stuff there. Annual fly in excellent idea!

[peregrineh]

the hurricane and the beech 18 were fantastic - but all planes were fantastic and even got a kindly soul from Bristol ATC to operate the radio. Next one will be in May next year before the aerobatic season gets underway

[VMC-on-top]

Will you post the details on PPRUNE, or elsewhere?

[peregrineh]

will be sure to yes

[ronturner]

I would like to refer you back to my first post on this forum (12th June) and make you aware of a fly-in at Atlantic Airpark in France. We are a friendly bunch and we will be holding our 10th anniversary "Pique-nique d'eté" on JULY 17th. You can be assured of an informal atmosphere, great food, music and some aerobatics. No landing fees and no yellow jackets or any of that kind of rubbish but you MUST be invited, you MUST reserve your place and you MUST get your landing authorisation at least 4 days in advance. The meal, of excellent quality, will cost you 18 Euro including drinks.
You can express your interest and solicit an invitation and landing authorisation by asking me ( [email protected]) , or any other co-owner, and you can find where we are by looking at www.atlanticairpark.com (http://www.atlanticairpark.com)
There is a pub/restaurant within walking distance of the Airpark so this post can rightly belong where it is.
Happy flying
Ron Turner
Président - Association of co-owners, AAP

[Tupperware Pilot]

peregrineh,
yes please let us know if/when you plan another flyin...would love to come, thanks for sharing your photos.

[Fieldhawk]

My vote goes to SANDOWN, Isle of Wight.

Maybe not a pub, but Carla's butties are to die for.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Hi All,
Thanks for the emails ref the spreadsheet. Nice to know that a few of you have gone to Charlton Park.
Due to a late take off (don't ask!) We were looking for a pub that was open and serving food all day. And we found a great one.
The airfield is Croft Farm, and the pub is The Bell Eckington (http://www.thebelleckington.com/)
Its a long walk so drive if you can get a lift!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/5869901923_b4a3841ab8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5869901923/) The Bell Eckington... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5869901923/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[Tupperware Pilot]

We went to Ledbuy on Saturday......great little strip (well if you call 800m little).
Very friendly and worth a visit, please be aware there is a lack of parking for the next few months as they are building new hangers.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5266/5894843448_48bf5ebddc.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5894843448/) Ledbury Farm Strip... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/5894843448/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

The pub needs a little bit of x/c walking but was ok. Portions are a little small of the lunch menu. The Royal Oak at Much Marcle, a country pub open 7 days a week for high quality pub dining and accommodation. (http://www.royal-oak-inn.com/)

Anyone got any new strips to add??

[Tupperware Pilot]

Going back to the start of this thread by One2go......
Popped into Clutton Hill on Wednesday. Great little strip. Good pub as well. And very close.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6157/6149542453_049f4d6ccc_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6149542453/)
Clutton Hill... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6149542453/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[RedsBluesGreens]

Enstone is a nice airfield with a great pub down the road, you can either walk or get a taxi.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Thanks to the get Autumn weather we are having.......we got to got to a new farm strip today!
Home Farm Ebrington next to Chipping Campden, (not on any charts), we found it flying back from Croft farm one day.
Got in touch with the owner, who is very friendly, we flew in for lunch today, I have to say the most friendly welcome we have ever had at ANY airfield!!!!!! PPR is needed. [email protected]
The owner even gave us a lift to the pub, Cotswolds Pub, Restaurant and Accommodation at The Ebrington Arms near Chipping Camden (http://www.theebringtonarms.co.uk/)
great pub with very good food and service. (best to book first as they get very busy).
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6163/6246996376_fdd0b1962c_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6246996376/) Home Farm Airstrip....... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6246996376/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[manix-cs]

Landed at Defford Croft Farm on Saturday, went to the Oak (5 minute walk) which has already been mentioned in an earlier post. It's changed hands and the food is even better!

[andre1990]

Do you guys think a site with all these in one place would be a nice idea?

[Tupperware Pilot]

andre1990
sounds like a good idea...what are you thinking?

[andre1990]

I'm thinking im working on it now :ok:

Will report back!

[manix]

Plockton. Not a grass strip, but I think it enters into the spirit of the thread.

No facilities at all, sign in and pay landing fee at the wooden box.

There's a 20 minute walk down into Plockton village (used as the set for the TV series Hamish MacBeth). The Plockton Hotel is our favourite hostelry in the village. It's on the harbour front and has a superb menu including fantastic seafood.

[l.garey]

PM sent.

Laurence

[DavidWoodward]

For future reference City Airport Manchester (Barton) and the Airfield Lodge are always very good. I would say that as it's my home airfield!

[BWBI]

Rosemarket Golf Club West Wales! Google Rosemarket Airstrip is your Friend! A first for most but PPR essential and overfly the strip at 800FT so the Golfers get out of the way and you get a good look as you land between a gap in the hedge! Usual Golf Club faire available plus a very warm welcome and Park alongside the cars!

[Tupperware Pilot]

With spring just around the corner! (hopefully) we got are first farm strip lunch in yesterday. We went to Sackville again, but this time 4 of use went.
Got many planned for this year, I hope to see where you guys go?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7047/6904341289_9fb727b4cb_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6904341289/) The Hinton boy's.... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6904341289/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr
Also got to do a nice A2A on the way back.....:ok:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6904346581_68cc5c41e3_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6904346581/) And then there were three.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6904346581/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6904352129_afa331eee2_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6904352129/) This is a nice old... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6904352129/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[Tupperware Pilot]

Hey Guys,
Does anyone have contact details for the owner of the little farm strip 3 miles West of Nuthampstead?(South of a small village of Reed) We saw it on Sunday as we flew into Nuthampstead. (another great lunch at the Woodman).
There looks like a nice pub just up the road from it and we would like to visit...
Cheers
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6786195172_3bc20cf9af_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6786195172/) A little farm strip.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6786195172/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[Tupperware Pilot]

Cheers Silvaire1,
Great fun taking them......yes a bit for of the track but if i'm ever there I will drop in.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Summer is coming…or was it last month?
Anyway plenty of farm strips and pubs to visit. We found some new ones last year, and hope to find more this year. I must say we have meet some great people on pur trips, and not one bad one. We have always had great friendly receptions at all the strips we have visited.
So below is the list in no particular order, the bold ones we have visited more than once. All with good pubs.
Baxterley
Brimpton
Charlton Park Airfield
Chiltern Airpark
Clutton Hill Farm
Croft Farm
Garston Farm
Hanley
Home Farm
Ledbury
Nuthampstead
Oaksey Park

The below are on our list still to visit. I have put together a spreadsheet with contact details, local pub etc that a few of you have copies of, but am always looking for more information and more strips, so if anyone can add to the list it would be great. Also if anyone has visited any and would like to let us all know how there trip was, please post a reply here.
Cheers and hope for a great summer.
TWP
Abergavenny
Alcester
Allensmore
Bakersfield
Benington
Boones Farm Airfield
Bowldown Farm
Charlton Horethorne
Cottered
Cuckoo Tye farm
Cuddesdon-Slay Barn Farm
Devizes
Ditton Priors
Firs Farm
Holmbeck Farm (Bobs strip)
Knettishall
Lewknor
Little Shelford
Manor Farm
Netherthorpe (EGNF)
Newton
North Moreton
Northrepps (Cromer)
Park Farm
Pent Farm
Shenstone
Stoke Golding
Stow Maries
Upper Harford
Willingham
Wing Farm
Yatesbury Field
Talybont
Knockin
Maypole
Graveley

[stickandrudderman]

Good work TP. Are you planning to publish a guide?
And are you going to call it "Pilots on the Piss"?:)

[Gav28]

Lane Farm (near Shobdon) is defintely worth a visit. Pub is a bit of a walk but a great airstrip and spectacular setting.

[Tupperware Pilot]

More like "pilots on the orange juice and lemonade" ;)
There was one guy talking of a website.....??

Lane Farm...thanks will add that, got ant details i can add to the spreadsheet? If you mean the Roast Ox Inn, it looks good. And 1.3 mile walk is not out of range....hehe
Cheers
Twp

[cessnapete]

Nice strip just east of Bristol Lulsgate. Pub/food 5 mins walk.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Clutton Hill is a great place, and the one that started the whole thread. Well worth a second visit.

Mods, is there any chance of making this thread a sticky one?
cheers
TWP

[BWBI]

TP,

Do you have a telephone number and perhaps the LAT / Long for Home Farm Ebrington near Chipping Campden?

TIA

[Tupperware Pilot]

Holmbeck Farm today..."Bobs Strip". Bit of a walk into Wing,(1.3 miles) we had lunch at the Queens Head which was very nice. (worth booking). Great burger!
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5036/7051143133_53cc647552_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/7051143133/)
IMG_0249 burger (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/7051143133/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6905002418_a19cd0e19c_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6905002418/) The Hinton Boys ... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6905002418/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr
HOLMBECK FARM AIRFIELD (http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~dartdirx/holmbeck_farm_airfield.html)
Welcome to The Queens Head, Wing. (http://thequeensheadwing.co.uk/)

[jaycee46]

Hard to beat one of Brendan's finest Bambi burgers at the Glenforsa Hotel, about 30 yards from the Glenforsa (Mull) airstrip. Not a bad place for a overnight too!

[Tupperware Pilot]

BWBI....I have sent you a PM.
Cheers
TWP

[RyanRs]

Rochester in north kent has a hotel next to the airport and a pretty nice pub called 'The Tiger moth' just over the road. Its not too far from Chatham & Rochester town centre neither, 5 minutes in a taxi, or 10 in a bus from outside the airfield. -Infact, Maidstone is also only 10 min taxi in the opposite direction (taxi cab i mean, i don't recommend taxiing 7 miles down the dual carriage way lol).

Defo worth ringing the Rochester FISO before departing tho, even if weather says its perfect VFR! as the river medway, 400ft down to the side of the airfield likes chucking mist up making conditions very much IMC.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Good Mornign All,
We went to Benington a couplel of weeks ago. Nice little strip. VERY PPR, but Harry is very helpful.
Photo to follow latter as I'm stuck using IE!!!!!

Also went to Croft Farm (Defford) this weekend and stayed at The Oak Inn, had a great night, great food and service, and a very nice breakfast in the morning. The annual fly in at Croft is 14th July this year. Always a good turn out.

[Wessex Boy]

Hey Guys,
Does anyone have contact details for the owner of the little farm strip 3 miles West of Nuthampstead?(South of a small village of Reed) We saw it on Sunday as we flew into Nuthampstead. (another great lunch at the Woodman).
There looks like a nice pub just up the road from it and we would like to visit...
Cheers
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6786195172_3bc20cf9af_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6786195172/) A little farm strip.. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/6786195172/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr


That airstrip is called 'Reed' and the pub is 'The Cabinet' I grew up around there (my parents still live less than 2 miles from that strip) and used to fly a neighbour's C182 from Nuthampstead when I were a lad

I have asked my father who owns/operates the strip and he isn't sure, he does know that they have had a Dragon Rapide into there though!

I will do a bit more digging as I would like to fly the Rallye into there as it would be handy for going to see the parentals, if you find anything out please let me know!!

[Tupperware Pilot]

Cheers Wessex Boy.....I have not got anymore details. Hope you come up with something.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Updated list, now we have visited a couple more off the list....

Baxterley
Benington
Brimpton
Charlton Park Airfield
Chiltern Airpark
Clutton Hill Farm
Croft Farm
Garston Farm
Hanley
Holmbeck Farm (Bobs strip)
Home Farm
Ledbury
North Moreton
Nuthampstead
Oaksey Park

North Morton is well worth a visit, will update with photos this evening...
Lets hope we can one or two days out of this weekend?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7190093826_4e7618eaca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/7190093826/) Nice Weather Vain... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/7190093826/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr


Still to visit,
Abergavenny
Alcester
Allensmore
Bakersfield
Boones Farm Airfield
Bowldown Farm
Charlton Horethorne
Cottered
Cuckoo Tye farm
Cuddesdon-Slay Barn Farm
Devizes
Ditton Priors
Firs Farm
Knettishall
Lewknor
Little Shelford
Manor Farm
Netherthorpe (EGNF)
Newton
Northrepps (Cromer)
Park Farm
Pent Farm
Shenstone
Stoke Golding
Stow Maries
Upper Harford
Willingham
Wing Farm
Yatesbury Field
Talybont
Knockin
Maypole
Graveley

[DaveW]

...Wing Farm

Wing Farm (http://www.galaxymicrolights.co.uk/airstrip.php) is a 1km walk from The George Inn (http://www.the-georgeinn.co.uk/) at Longbridge Deverill. The route is along a fairly narrow and bendy B-road without pavements, so beware oncoming traffic!

Wing Farm short final 27:
http://www.atsx91.dsl.pipex.com/Misc/2Aug07/Final_27_WingFarm.jpg

The trees are more of a psychological obstacle, but you'll obviously need the right aircraft.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Thanks for posting Dave....will make the effort to go there now....

[letpmar]

Just thought I would add my home strip to the list not sure how to do that if someone could let me know. It is Firs Farm, just north of J13 of the M4 near Newbury. A quiet grass strip 06/24 650m and always dry. The Stag is about a 10 or 15 min walk, turn right out of the farm yard then after about 300 meters first left and follow your nose to Lechampstead and the Stag. Its a friendly pub with good food. Give me a call if you want and I can give you a brief and put you in touch with Nigel the farmer for PPR.

Pete
07976 262833
[email protected]

[Tupperware Pilot]

Thanks for the details Pete........just need the weather to get better!

[VictorGolf]

Just got back from Great Massingham. It's in the guides (PPR) and it's worth a call to Marham on the way in. The runway is in reasonable condition and you park near the green hangar. A short walk through the fields on a marked path leads you to Great Massingham, which is a lovely village. The Dabbling Duck is a would-be gastro pub but the food is good and quite reasonably priced.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Now that summer is here:ok: we got together and went for lunch. Today we went to Firs Farm, (thanks to Pete for the information etc). Nice little strip, friendly and well kept.
The Stag in Lechampstead is a really great pub the food was great, The pies are very good! :E
Well worth a visit, but PPR is needed.
Cheers
TWP
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7663169660_d80382213a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/7663169660/) The Hinton Boys..Firs Farm today. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/7663169660/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[All-The-Nines]

I remember seeing this thread before and thought I might add a couple of destinations myself (although just the one for now).

It's "Wallis International", approximately 5 miles east of Peterborough and on the edge of the town of Whittlesey. It's not on the half mil but does appear in the AFE guide.

RWY06/24 with 850m of decent grass, although I'd say only about 650m of that is usable on approach to RWY06 due to the tall trees and obstacles on final approach which you need to stay clear of.

The white building just to the right of the final approach track is a pub, literally 3 minutes walk from the farm house. The first 150m or so of the runway is not visible here as it's tucked behind the trees.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7723735882_bfe4e9b546_b.jpg

Parking space is very tight, you pretty much have to stick it in the farmer's back garden!

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7723735034_da71c9c108_b.jpg

Well worth a visit, strictly PPR especially with the lack of space.

[ChampChump]

Google Earth shows the pub boarded up, although it's street view may be older than your visit, of course.

[All-The-Nines]

These photos were taken in May 2012, and whilst we didn't visit the pub the beer garden by the river appeared to be full and the airfield owner recommended a visit. He said it was no more than a 2-3 minute walk and was willing to let us out the front of the his house on to the street.

[Tupperware Pilot]

All-The-Nines,
thanks for the update, will add it to my list of places to go.
Have found details of the pub, looks open so worth qa visit.
Cheers
TWP

[stickandrudderman]

The first 150m or so of the runway is not visible here as it's tucked behind the trees.


Runway? What runway?:ooh:

[hlmmic]

The Pub (Dog in a Doublet) is now open again though closed on a Monday evening.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Orange Grove...

Fould a new one on the way to Filton on Saturday....anyone know anything about the above just North West of Tetbury. Have found a contact number on UKGA 01666 504884 .. is this corect. Are they Ok for visitors?
Cheers
TWP

[rans6andrew]

just bumping it up before it falls off the end, thread "Not Sticky!".

[thing]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it (can't be arsed flogging back through the thread) but Fadmoor just north of Kirkbymoorside in N'Yorks has a pub about 20 minutes walk away The Royal Oak Inn (http://www.theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk/). Have flown into Fad which is a farm where you park amongst the roaming turkeys and other miscellaneous farm stuff. Was that impressed with the pub I've booked three nights there later this month.

Fadmoor is interesting as it is situated on the crest of quite a steep hill so all runways go up, or down depending on your inclination...but it's perfectly doable. Just don't expect to be level on any part of the runway or taxiways...:}

Edit: It's actually about a mile, so 20 minutes if you meander and 12 minutes if you march like me.

Also to add another airfield Crosland Moor (Huddersfield International, another interesting approach....) has a pub at the other end of the runway and Boston has an actual restaurant at the end of its runway.

[Tupperware Pilot]

just bumping it up before it falls off the end, thread "Not Sticky!".
Thanks...I have asked for it to become sticky, but no reply. Maybe if more people ask?

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it (can't be arsed flogging back through the thread) but Fadmoor just north of Kirkbymoorside in N'Yorks has a pub about 20 minutes walk away The Royal Oak Inn (http://www.theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk/). Have flown into Fad which is a farm where you park amongst the roaming turkeys and other miscellaneous farm stuff. Was that impressed with the pub I've booked three nights there later this month.

Fadmoor is interesting as it is situated on the crest of quite a steep hill so all runways go up, or down depending on your inclination...but it's perfectly doable. Just don't expect to be level on any part of the runway or taxiways...http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/smilies/badteeth.gif

Edit: It's actually about a mile, so 20 minutes if you meander and 12 minutes if you march like me.

Also to add another airfield Crosland Moor (Huddersfield International, another interesting approach....) has a pub at the other end of the runway and Boston has an actual restaurant at the end of its runway.
thanks Thing..

[Tupperware Pilot]

Well it's been a while and I think we all know why......bloody weather.
But we did finnaly get to fly in to a grass strip this weekend. We went to Croft Farm...yes we have been there once or twice before! Thankfuly it has dried out a bit in the last week. But you still need to call first.....
So lets kick this thread off again and hope for more weather like the weekend.
Please keep adding strips and pubs the more the better...
cheers
Damien

[thing]

Off to Croft Farm tomorrow! Not been before, I notice it has a pub outside the airfield. What's the runway like, I'm taking a 172.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Enjoy croft...yes he pub is just outside...please get PPR first, the strip still has some soft areas. There is a 172 based there but please check its ok first.
Croft Farm Airstrip (http://www.defford-croftfarm.co.uk/)
If you dont get through leave a message on both numbers someone will call you back...
Have fun, take some photos and let us know how you got on...

[thing]

Will do, ta.

[thing]

Went to Rosemarket last year, very interesting, never landed on a par 5 before!

Incidentally although not a grass strip I can thoroughly recommend Kirkbride and the White Heather hotel which is five minutes walk. Food is very good.

[thing]

Vis for here today 5000 increasing to 8 ....:sad: Probably do the milk run up to Sandtoft. I'm going somewhere today.

[Tupperware Pilot]

.....what a great little strip.
For many reason's, the Hinton Boy's have not been anywhere new this year. Until yesterday, we took advantage of the great weather and 5 of use went to Cheddington. Great place, great welcome. Even got a life to the pub...thanks. Do like there club house!
PPR needed as you will need a quick brief on the approaches.
The Hinton Boy's.... | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/10799680433/)
Video above...


http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/10781535405_b3df4817fc_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/10781535405/)
Cheddington Club House... (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/10781535405/) by Air Frame Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/tupperware_pilot/), on Flickr

[Neil Desperandum]

I think our paths may have crossed yesterday around midday TP. I was heading north towards Silverstone when I noticed a yellow Cub flying alongside a biplane which passed behind me.

[Tupperware Pilot]

Hi Neil,
If you were in a sports Cruiser type thing then yes.....? Thanks for waving your wings back.
:ok:

[Neil Desperandum]

Yep - that was us.

[cambioso]

I was in the biplane (Jungmeister), lovely day wasn't it?
Jez

[fireflybob]

Anyone know whether Keyston is still operational these days and also the Pheasant pub just a few minutes walk down the road?

[Tagron]

Keyston was still operational in August, and so was The Pheasant. The rumour from locals in the pub was that consideration was being given to abolishing the strip,which they did not want to see happen. One can only hope this was nothing more than a rumour.

[MAULE]

It is in my old Lockyears Farmstrip guide.Strip Grass08/26 (550x20mtr). The strip is a real gem for light aircraft,so peaceful and secluded. One would have to get a taxi in to Tetbury or to "The Gumstool Inn part of Calcot Manor Hotel,very nice for a week end break treat ." The strip is on the Chavenage House Estate, Google Chavenage House. Sorry if this is all old hat.

[Tupperware Pilot]

.....not grass (very useful this time of year).
Great place and Great pub in the village!
Great Massingham..... - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tupperware_pilot/sets/72157639161341434/)

[Wessex Boy]

Anyone know whether Keyston is still operational these days and also the Pheasant pub just a few minutes walk down the road?


I had a very good meal there in December (went by Taxi) and saw a Cub-like thing joining the circuit for the strip on Dec 28th as I drove past

[thing]

I'll second Tupperware's rec of Gt Massingham. Went there yesterday and what a beautiful little village. Counted three duck ponds and at least two village greens. The church which was surprisingly open is well worth a visit too. The local pub (Dabbling Duck) is excellent. Food was delicious. Highly rec.

I shall return.

[flybymike]

How far from the airfield to the pub? Is it walkable?

[thing]

Yes, you can either walk across the field through the back of the churchyard or round the old taxiway and into the village. I walked the long way round and it takes about ten minutes steady stroll. As the crow flies I would say it's around 300 mtrs.

[flybymike]

Thanks I'll give that a try.

[Tupperware Pilot]

....we have found a new one on the way to Oaksey today. (FYI the pub at Oaksey dose not do lunch on a sunday!!! :confused::eek::mad:)

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5034/14374447324_67ca68d450_s.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/nUdNoG)New Farm Strip... (https://flic.kr/p/nUdNoG) by Air Frame Photography (https://www.flickr.com/people//), on Flickr

Can anyone proved contact deatils? Looks very new, may not even be ready (or a farm strip!!)
Cheers
Damien

[daveJnr69]

I suspect that this strip has been mentioned before, however I flew into Garston today.
What a wonderful gem it is. The strip is very well kept. We parked up by the caravan and was met by the owners. They suggested the best route into town.

For information the directions were to walk through the gap in the trees behind the caravan, across the yard towards the three concrete blocks, along the track until a gate appears on the right, through the gate and then immediately left along the lay-by and into town. An easy route which also avoids walking along the busy A420.

Although we arrived before The Lord Nelson opened, we enjoyed a lovely drink in the village tearooms, which are perhaps only a further 100m along the high street.

[thing]

Finally got to Croft Farm today! (see post @ 125). By God it was hot today though. Excellent pub and very pleasant farm shop that sells local beer and cider. Another one I shall return to. Have been back to Great Massingham and the Dabbling Duck still impresses. Another very frendly place, no pub but cookery on site at weekends is Beverley (Linley Hill). Called in there last month and cooked breakfast is £3.50!

[Fantome]

Out here in the antipodes one can but dream of the idyllic flying life
you lot have within your compass. Calls to mind Hal Penrose and his musing and meanderings aloft over Dorset and Devon, spying out old Roman Roads and Barrows and such. Refer - 'Airymouse' and 'Cloud Cuckooland'.

Not that he was ever on any kind of pub crawl. Too intent on looking for food for the soul. He had all those Putnam histories to write too.

There are a few notable places in Australia where airfield and town are close enough for the short stroll. Ones that I know of, of old,
but still drop into these days, are Cootamundra, Camden, Merimbula and Apollo Bay.

But top of the pops has to be Lady Barron on Flinders Island. The Furneaux Tavern is worthy of a plug. And the beer is fine anytime of year. I must declare .. . .my heart is there . . tho' I've been from Darwhine to Old Dapto.

[Forfoxake]

My favourite is the Kingarth Inn, about 10 mins walk from Bute airstrip.


Do not forget to leave a small contribution there towards the grass-cutting or post a cheque to the Scottish Flying Club c/o Sandy Cameron, 1c Belmont Rd, Ayr, KA7 2PH

[300hrWannaB]

Hi
I'm just going to give this thread a bit of a boost from the archive, and place a vote for Roserrow. It's just across the water from St Mawgan. A nice and interesting field for strip pilots to visit.
The food in the golf club/health club is far, far better than "good pub".
It's also about a mile's scenic walk to the beach: a very popular place too!

Request for a PPR slot from the health club.
-My advice would be to act politely. They aren't flyers, and just log expected arrivals in a book. They aren't being restrictive if they say they can't take you at 11:00. It just means that they've written someone else down for that half hour slot. They've just run out of lines in the book. The rest of it is just so chilled, it really is all down to you.
-The other thing is to politely avoid approaches over the barns at the end of the field. That can be awkward, but do a curved approach like at Popham. The You tube video shows a straight in approach (naughty).

[RTOagain]

Does anyone have contact details for Slay Barn at Cuddesdon?

[Oldpilot55]

Binham, Norfolk. Strip is 200 metres from the pub which is better than excellent.
East Winch. Pub is about 20 mins walk away, The Carpenters. Very good too.
Another vote for the DD at Gt Massingham.

[thing]

Where's Binham? 200 metres sounds good to me.

[Oldpilot55]

Binham also appears on some guides as Manor Farm. Lovely smooth strip. About 3 miles due south of Langham or 5ish miles NNE of Little Snoring.
There is an abbey in Binham which is worth a wander about.

[thing]

Ta, I'll give it a recce.

[Chocks_Away]

Does any one have any further info regarding the farm strip at Reed, Hertfordshire (2 miles west of Nuthampstead)? Stumbled accros it today whilst walking the dog.

Cheers

[andre1990]

The site i mentioned, just completed it last week and it's open to be added to.

Will be adding a number of German grass strips i'm familiar with

aerodromes.net - The Online Airfield Database (http://www.aerodromes.net)

[thing]

Couple of others I've been to recently

Enstone, hard and long runway (grass also if you want it)-very nice pub about 25 minutes walk to the local village.

Sandown-grass, long enough for most normal aircraft-nice caff on site and about 30 minutes walk to the front.

Old Warden-grass, shortish, around 500 metres if I remember right. Been a few times but probably one of the best GA places to visit in the country. Nice eatery on site. Off there next Saturday weather permitting.

[The Original GF]

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn129/TheOriginalGF/Glenphoto/Fly%20Glenforsa.jpg

[flybymike]

Nice!
:ok:

[On Track]

And on the other side of the world I can recommend Milawa, Victoria, Australia (YILA).

Brown Bros winery is just across the road from the air strip. A pub and other accommodation are within walking distance.

[t.felici]

Hi all,
I have just created a customised map (https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Jna8qwk_H3CEX7UtCaFwBl0gnfY) with all your suggestions of airfields, and neighbouring pubs/villages - even with suggested walking route!

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Jna8qwk_H3CEX7UtCaFwBl0gnfY

As you continue posting new suggestions I will be adding these as well.
Enjoy!

[Tupperware Pilot]

well done t.f
must get round to doing a few more next year.....

[4535jacks]

Nuthampstead has to be one of the best. It has a nice 800m strip which is 200m from a café/club house for a shooting club and 5 min walk along country tracks to the Woodman Inn Pub.


Nuthampstead was a B-17 base in the war and some of the old airfield still exists. Also the Woodman inn used to be used by the Airman and so is full of wartime flying memorabilia and also has the memorial to the fallen in their Car Park.


The Woodman inn does excellent food as well!


Nuthampstead is located next to the Barkway VOR between Stansted and Luton, approx. 5 mile SE of Royston.

[t.felici]

thanks 4535jacks! Nuthampstead is already on there, but I have added your insights to the popup on the map

Tupperware Pilot: Just in the process if adding your suggestion from an earlier post
Abergavenny
Alcester
Allensmore
Bakersfield
Boones Farm Airfield
Bowldown Farm
Charlton Horethorne
Cottered
Cuckoo Tye farm
Cuddesdon-Slay Barn Farm
Devizes
Ditton Priors
Firs Farm
Knettishall
Lewknor
Little Shelford
Manor Farm
Netherthorpe (EGNF)
Newton
Northrepps (Cromer)
Park Farm
Pent Farm
Shenstone
Stoke Golding
Stow Maries
Upper Harford
Willingham
Wing Farm
Yatesbury Field
Talybont
Knockin
Maypole
Graveley
.....

[Littlest Hobo]

Thank you for this t.felici, great resource! :ok:

It's a shame there's very few in Surrey / Kent...

I have never flown to the airfield but can recommend Dornoch Castle Hotel for anyone taking a trip up north.

[cotterpot]

From Little Snoring airfield - ok part grass part hard - there is The Green Man, a short walk into the village.
No PPR required.

[DeltaV]

A few north of the border.
Dornoch, less than a mile walk into the village where there is a choice.
Easter, a longer walk, perhaps about about 1,75 miles into the village of Balintore for the Balintore Inn.
Plockton, again, under a mile to the village.
Lambholm, Orkney, less than a mile to the Commodore at Holm.
Knockbain, about a mile and a half to the town of Dingwall where there is a choice..
Easterton, about a mile to the Birnie Inn.

[300hrWannaB]

Alderney.
The whole island is within walking range. There's one pub there, they even do accommodation, and can get you the notams and weather to read over breakfast.

[t.felici]

brilliant suggestions cotterpot , DeltaV, 300hrWannaB !
I have added all of them except for Easter which from google maps looks disused (DeltaV - have you been there?)...
Littlest Hobo: Dorchoch was already on the map but thanks for the endorsement :)

[DeltaV]

I have added all of them except for Easter which from google maps looks disused (DeltaV - have you been there?)...
Yes, I've been there. The imagery on google maps is out of date and does not show the strip. What you're seeing is the wartime Fearn drome, now disused. Easter is a grass strip on the southeastern edge of Fearn, 24/06 and I think it is now about 900m in length. There is at least one YouTube video:
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More info on their website Easter airfield (http://www.easterairfield.co.uk/3.html)

[t.felici]

aaah perfect! the walk to the inn looks quite far though, but on the other hand its on the sea front, so probably worthwhile :) I will add it now to the map

[t.felici]

I have also added your comment on the map so clarify to viewers :)

[biscuit74]

One minor comment on the Northern fields mentioned by DeltaV.

Easterton: sadly the Birnie Inn now only caters for pre-booked groups, no longer available for 'drop-in' traffic.

[t.felici]

aah thanks for the warning biscuit74. I have added that comment to the map on the easterton popup

[t.felici]

I have now added distances from the pubs, and ordered the airfields sorted by closest to pubs

[t.felici]

here is the updated map with all your suggestions of airfields close to pubs, with distances shown, and in order of shortest walk :)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Jna8qwk_H3CEX7UtCaFwBl0gnfY

Enjoy - and thanks again to all contributors. Keep suggestions coming and I will add them. Even if your favourite airfield is on the map I will add any insights/comments

[Supermattt]

Thank you TF, probably the best thing I have ever seen on the internet!!!

Cheers
Matt

[thing]

Brilliant idea :D

Some more for your map:

Fadmoor-about a mile walk to the Royal Oak at Gillamoor

Enstone-about a mile to the Crown at Little Enstone

Kirkbride-White Heather Hotel, just on the edge of the airfield

Clacton-a squillion pubs/chippies etc

Northrepps-Foundry Arms and a longish walk or shortish taxi ride into Cromer if you fancy that.

Rosemarket golf course-land on the par five and have lunch in the clubhouse.

Abbott's Bromley-short walk to the Goat's Head, Coach and Horses and Bagot Arms



A couple more without pubs as such but nontheless very interesting places with eateries and airfield on site

Audley End-stately home

West Horndon-17 hectares of landscaped gardens, part of the National Gardens Trust

[overandout]

what about the pub you can taxi right up to at far end of Thurrock Airfield Essex?

[mikehallam]

T.F.
I looked at your beautiful map just now and tried Binstead (I.O.W.) to find the pub.
A blue line shows the route Strip to pub, but I couldn't get up the actual distance read-out you mention ?
Perhaps you'd explain what I ain't doing right please.

mike hallam (Jackrell's Farm, West Sussex).

[t.felici]

hello "thing". I have added your suggestions - thanks!

[t.felici]

T.F.
I looked at your beautiful map just now and tried Binstead (I.O.W.) to find the pub.
A blue line shows the route Strip to pub, but I couldn't get up the actual distance read-out you mention ?
Perhaps you'd explain what I ain't doing right please.

mike hallam (Jackrell's Farm, West Sussex).
hello mike. just click on the blue line. The distance of the line appears on the pane on the left

[t.felici]

I went to bembridge I.O.W last week. Here is a video showing the trip + the pub walk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2NjuJe07TY

Absolutely fantastic day. The owner of the Wonky cafe is mega friendly and if he can get more aviators to turn up during winter he will keep it open en extra month till christmas

[t.felici]

what about the pub you can taxi right up to at far end of Thurrock Airfield Essex?
overandout: added - thanks!

[jayemm]

Laddingford farm strip near Paddock Wood. 20 mins walk along a country lane lined with blackberry bushes to the Chequers Inn in Laddingford. Everyone very friendly, excellent food, large beer garden.

[The Original GF]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7QXdKZNUBg&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7QXdKZNUBg&feature=youtu.be)

[andre1990]

Sorry to bump a thread that's a couple of months old now but this has jolted my memory somewhat, that I quickly created a site a year or so ago now with different grass airstrips and some basic info/contact details as a resource.

Would people find helpful? If so will dedicate some time to update

aerodromes.net - The Online Airfield Database (http://aerodromes.net/)

[Michael W]

Hi

can anyone help with a PPR contact number for North Moreton Airfield.

[beamer]

Flew over Keyston today - 7 Sep 2021 - looks as though the runway has sadly gone under the plough..................

[tinmug]

Lambley near Nottingham if still open, walk 10 mins down the hill with a couple of pubs in the village. Weybourne, Muckleborough museum not sure if you can get a beer but a good cafe. Lundy, Marisco tavern, the strip is not for the inexperienced but fab place to go.

[Roy.C.]

I noted on this site a long time ago a thread advocating landing on the beach at Arlingham on the River Severn.

Not to be recommended - the Severn Bore comes in very fast and can be plus or minus half an hour depending on wind and tide. Even an amphibian was washed away a few years ago !!

The pub though is great for car drivers :>)