To reach the western viewing positions you need to be back along the road you have just driven, be warned it is extremely dangerous. The safest route to take is by going over the fence at the back of the car park and following the footpath north-westwards until you reach a fence line which goes from the road right up to the top of the hill. Head straight up the footpath until you come to a right-hand bend where you can see the a step over the fence, This is a good position to be at. The aircraft will appear from the direction of the cross foxes either from The hillside near Dolgellau or by turning left as the head out of the Bwlch/Dinas valley or the may come straight over the hill from Bala. You will often get a little warning which will give you time to prepare yourself. An advantage in seeing hawks is the light on the aircraft's nose, be aware not to look in the sky as the aircraft are often hidden in the background clutter. A 300mm lens is more than ample at this location with a Tornado filling the frame at around 150mm as it passes you.