Mach Loop (East View Point)
Description
The Mach Loop is a series of steep-sided valleys located in mid-Wales, stretching between Dolgellau and Machynlleth. It serves as a training ground for the RAF and allied air forces, specifically for low-level flight training. Aircraft often zoom through the loop at altitudes as low as 250 feet (76 m), navigating sharp turns against a stunning backdrop of rugged terrain.
Aviation enthusiasts flock to the Loop for its unbeatable viewing points atop the surrounding hills. The combination of close-up views, unpredictable flight schedules, and a rotating array of military jets, transport planes, and helicopters—including Typhoons, F-15s, A400s, and Hercules—ensures that every visit is a unique experience. Photographers particularly appreciate the Loop’s natural amphitheater, which provides a perfect setting for capturing dramatic profiles, vapor trails, and under-belly shots at eye level.
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Photo credit: wallycacsabre