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Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior coastal views, featuring the rugged Pembrokeshire coastline and a stunning approach over the historic Hook Head lighthouse and the Waterford Estuary.

Left Side Highlights
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Malvern Hills

The distinctive north-south ridge line of the Malverns is visible shortly after departing Birmingham.

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Pembrokeshire Coast

Dramatic views of the cliffs and coves of West Wales before crossing the St George's Channel.

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Hook Head

One of the oldest lighthouses in the world, marking the entrance to the Waterford Estuary.

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Saltee Islands

Two small islands off the Wexford coast known for their significant puffin and gannet populations.

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Waterford Estuary

The meeting point of the Rivers Barrow, Nore, and Suir as they flow into the Celtic Sea.

Sit on the left for the best views of the Irish coastline during descent. In the late afternoon, this side experiences less glare than the right. Keep an eye out for the white-and-black striped Hook Head lighthouse as the plane prepares for landing.

Right Side Highlights
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Shropshire Hills

The rolling green landscapes and ancient hill forts of the Welsh Marches borderlands.

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Snowdonia (Eryri)

On clear days, the jagged peaks of North Wales, including Snowdon, dominate the northern horizon.

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Cardigan Bay

A vast blue arc stretching from the Llลทn Peninsula down toward the Pembrokeshire border.

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Mount Leinster

The highest peak in the Blackstairs Mountains, often visible as you cross into Irish airspace.

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Wexford Farmland

The patchwork of fertile green fields that characterizes the 'Sunny Southeast' of Ireland.

The right side is ideal for mountain lovers, providing distant but clear views of Snowdonia in good weather. Use a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Welsh and Irish terrain perfectly.

Top Activities in Waterford
Route Information

Distance: 364 km (226 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 36 min

Departure: BHX (52.4538993835, -1.7480299472799998)

Arrival: WAT (52.18719863891602, -7.086959838867188)

Route Type: International

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