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Last update : Dec 9th 2008
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GPS coordinates : take off : 50°39'33" (50.6593)N; 2°24'15" (2.4044)W - Elevation : 143 m.
Take off : The launch area is very pilot friendly. There is plenty of space to lay out wings,
virtually no obstructions, and a nice gentle slope that steepens rapidly.
Landing : There is a large easy top landing area, making this a good place for low airtime
pilots to practice.
No nasty obstructions on the ground, your biggest worry should be flying into a
thermal on final approach and finding yourself going up again.
Hang glider pilots should land from east to west if at all possible, as this is
upslope. Only the back of the field is flat enough to land a hang glider,
particularly modern gliders. Further forward you will just fly down the hill and
overshoot!
The western top landing area, shown on the map, is not now recommended
due to the new fence by the track and as the field is normally cropped.
However, it still can be used in an emergency.
BOTTOM LANDING
Paraglider pilots should note that the expanse of gorse on the hill makes side
landings difficult. A recent regime of scrub control has currently eased this
problem but the gorse will re-grow and can still catch lines. The best places to
side land are either around the 'horse' (but please do not actually land on it)
or half way down the hill to the right of take-off (west). Have a good look before
taking off.
Bottom landing field 'A' is ideal for paragliders. Access back to the hill is via a
gate in the NE corner. Field 'A' has no vehicular access and slopes, making it
less than ideal for hang-gliders. Bottom landing in the main long field directly
below take-off is very safe, however, it’s a long walk out!
Bottom landing field 'B' can be accessed from Sutton Poyntz (see area map).
Park along the side of the road by The Springhead pub. Follow the road around
to the right. Beyond the houses follow a farm track through two gates and
where it splits take the right fork to the bottom landing field. You could drive to
these fields but the section of track by the gates is deeply rutted and
impassable unless the ground is very dry. If in doubt, carry out!
Do not use bottom landing fields if they are cropped (remember long grass is a
crop!) or have animals in them. If all fields are cropped, the site is effectively
closed to hang-glider pilots unless top landing is a certainty.
Going there : From Dorchester – Follow the A354 toward Weymouth. 2.0 miles from the
Dorchester bypass, bear left onto the road signposted to Broadmayne. Follow
this road for a further 2.0 miles. 300m past a crossroads (signposted right for
Sutton Poyntz / Preston) and as the road kinks to the left, bear off right onto the
chalk track.
From Weymouth - Follow the A353 to Preston turning left at the roundabout
and then immediately right into Coombe Valley Road. Follow this road to the
top of the hill. Turn right toward Broadmayne for 300m and as the road kinks to
the left, bear off right onto the chalk track.
Directions From Wareham & Wool - Follow the A352 into the village of Broadmayne and,
immediately before the petrol station on your left, turn left into ChaIky Road.
Follow this road out of Broadmayne for 2.1 miles. As the road reaches the top
of the hill, and as the roads kinks to the right, turn sharp left onto the chalk
track.
Parking Park only on the south side of the track. Do not double park either side.
An absolute maximum of 4 cars may park on the right, tight to the fence
beyond the right hand bend in the chalk track on the right fork.
Beware – this track can become seriously rutted and may not be suitable for
your car along all of its length.
NOTE – NO PARKING is allowed anywhere in the top landing field or
along the final part of the track that leads to the top landing field!
However, members may drive to the top landing field for the purpose of
dropping-off and collecting their paragliding and hang gliding kit before
returning their car to the correct parking areas.
Load as many wings as possible into one vehicle if going with the ‘lazy’ option
rather than take car after car up. Close all gates.
Access From the chalk track, at the left hand bend go straight ahead (i.e take the right
hand fork) and walk up the track sign posted 'Inland Route - Osmington'. Carry
on along to the top landing field (managed by - English Heritage). Close all
gates even if you did not open them.
Comments : Despite the potential for XC it has only been recently that flights of any
distance have been recorded. The hill slopes off behind the White Horse
toward Broadmayne. Thermals do not tend to trigger well behind the site for
several km, hence many XC flights turn out to be a one thermal wonder.
However if you can connect with a second thermal your chances of a good
distance are high and with some thought to airspace and danger areas some
impressive distances could be achieved.
Flying
Generally
A cross between a coastal and an inland site. The sea is about 1 mile in front,
but there is still good thermal activity. In the afternoon and early evening during
the summer the whole valley sometimes 'lifts' producing massive thermals. The
large, uncomplicated top landing fields and long soarable ridge makes this one
of the club's best sites for low airtime pilots in moderate winds.
Paragliders especially: in light winds, low airtime paraglider pilots should keep
in mind the more technical side landing.
Weather hazards : THE SITE CAN BE VERY TURBULENT IF THE WIND HAS ANY EAST IN IT
DUE TO ROTOR FROM THE RIDGE IN FRONT.
If the wind speed exceeds 18mph, hang gliders should note that it is always
turbulent, but that conditions often smooth out 100 - 200 ft above take-off. This
effect is caused by the cliffs upwind.
It can also be turbulent behind the trees at the bottom of the hill so all pilots
should avoid scratching too low down.
Aero modellers fly from the bowl to the right of take-off.
The owner runs a horse riding establishment, and uses the tracks in the vicinity
of launch. Please take great care not to spook any horses! Avoid landing
near them, avoid flying low over them, avoid inflating wings when a horse
is approaching and wait until they are well clear.
Flight regulation : na.
People to contact : na.
Parking :
Website : http://www.wessexhgpg.org.uk
Tourism  : na.
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Take off : 50.6593 N; 2.4044 W
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Pilot OLC type OLC distance (km) Open distance (km) Flight duration Date View flight details on Leonardo
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