United Kingdom paragliding sites
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Take off : 56.1884 N; 4.40228 W - Elevation : 373 m.
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Park at Duke's Pass above Aberfoyle |
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Unregulated site? |
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llsclub.org.uk |
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Take off : 53.2853 N; 3.62528 W - Elevation : 139 m.
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Take off : 51.7452 N; 3.24561 W - Elevation : 395 m.
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A minimal carry to take-off. The site can be turbulent in strong winds. Care and control is needed when launching paragliders in strong winds, as take-off is narrow, with rigged hang gliders and vehicles close by. The true wind speed can be much higher than at launch. If in doubt check at the top of the hill. |
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Top landing is easiest on top of the hill (A), especially in strong winds. In lighter winds, particularly when it‘s off to the North, the area behind the road (B) can be used. Top landing a hang glider in front of the road (C) requires a great deal of experience and precision.
Bottom landing is by the side of the road at the bottom of the hill (D). This area is small, uneven and slopes. It‘s also a crosswind landing for hang gliders.
The emergency bottom landing field (E) is available outside of the lambing season. Always leave by the gate at the bottom of the field, and carry gliders up to the road. This is a long carry out over rough ground. Please don‘t park on the farm track. |
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From Tredegar on minor roads towards Markham.
Parking: Park along the edge of the road ensuring enough space is left for gliders landing, or being carried forward across the road. |
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Flying: Up to 20 gliders can be accommodated in the right conditions, but it can be turbulent in strong winds. Wave is quite common.
Hazards: Beware of moving vehicles and rotor from parked cars if you top land close to the road.
Other rules: Do not land in the field adjacent to and to the South of take-off. If you accidentally land in any field carry out by the gate. Do not climb walls or fences.
This site is often used by model aircraft pilots, please respect their right to fly as well as your own.
Site status: Open site - This site may be flown by suitably insured visiting hang glider & paraglider pilots. |
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Turbulence can make this a tricky site for paragliders. Paraglider Pilots with less than 50 hrs logged should therefore only fly this site under the supervision of an Instructor or Club Coach. |
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SE Wales club : http://www.sewhgpgc.co.uk
Safety officer steve@paraglide.co.uk
http://www.paraglide.co.uk |
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Learn to fly with us
Axis paragliding and paramotoring http://www.paraglide.co.uk |
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Take off : 52.3488 N; 4.118 W - Elevation : 108 m.
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Take off : 55.5014 N; 3.7351 W - Elevation : 375 m.
Landing : 55.506 N; 3.7287W - Elevation : 266 m.
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Park at car park next to the main road, walk right around fenced off field and up the hill to wherever you want. |
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Anywhere in the valley or in the field next to the car park. |
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Local club : Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club |
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Check with farmer if bottom landing during lambing. |
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Take off : 50.6706 N; 1.4811 W - Elevation : 114 m.
Landing : 50.6719 N; 1.4802W - Elevation : 84 m.
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see:http://www.flywight.co.uk/ |
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see: http://www.flywight.co.uk/ |
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Take off : 52.9695 N; 1.75 W - Elevation : 178 m.
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Airways Tow launcing School & Club |
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Large ex WW2 Airfield. Or if your lucky Xc |
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Airways Airsports
Darley Moor Airfield
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 2ET
Tel: 01335 344308
Fax: 01335 344308
Email: office@airways-airsports.com
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Base of the Peak District National Park |
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Take off : 54.4596 N; 3.00857 W - Elevation : 306 m.
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Take off : 55.3931 N; 1.60235 W - Elevation : 19 m.
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Take off : 50.663 N; 1.571 W - Elevation : 117 m.
Landing : 50.6684 N; 1.5698W - Elevation : 52 m.
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Isle of Wight Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 57.1901 N; 6.35625 W
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Take off : 56.8421 N; 4.97092 W - Elevation : 619 m.
Landing : 56.8518 N; 5.00039W - Elevation : 100 m.
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There are two commonly used take offs.
The usual one is reached by walking downhill from the top of the chairlift in a Northerly direction to a small knoll with a steep NW face called Sgur Finisg-aig
In high pressure or light conditions, pilots may prefer to walk uphill and then to the right (in a general sw direction) to reach a spur with a good west facing aspect
Both takeoffs are shown as viewpoints here
http://streetmap.co.uk/newmap.srf?x=218885&y=776230&z=120&sv=218885,776230&st=4&ar=Y&mapp=newmap.srf&searchp=newsearch.srf&lm=0
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As this is a big xc site landings away from this site are the most common.
Landing at the bottom is ok but can be a bit much for inexperienced pilots despite the large area of ski car park under certain conditions. Strong sea breezes (westerly or south westerly) may develop in mid to late afternoon and be in a different direction to the high level met wind causing wind shear. Large trees surround the car park and can cause mechanical turbulence in these conditions.
World Cup Mountain Bike events and other large mountain bike events sometimes fill the car park so that it is impossible to land safely. In this case you should go elsewhere to take off.
Info from here
http://www.nevisrange.co.uk/winter/gondola/gondolaindex.asp |
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Aonach Mor Gondola car park is located about 5km north east of Fort William and is 2km up a side road off the A82
Fort William is about 3.5 hours drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow or about 1.5 hours from Inverness |
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Some very long PG XC flights have been done from here in NW post cold frontal conditions (make sure you take air map info) for when you get close to Edinburgh / Glasgow |
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www.shpf.co.uk
www.llsclub.org.uk
www.ahpc.org.uk
www.freeflyscotland.co.uk |
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Take off : 50.6808 N; 1.228 W - Elevation : 100 m.
Landing : 50.6805 N; 1.2263W - Elevation : 104 m.
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Hang gliders rig and take of besides the old quarry, the edge which is not sharp enough to cause much rotor air. It is important to make sure that wings face the quarry during take off.Beware of being dragged as the main rod is behind take off. |
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Paragliders top landing is OK but beware of the busy road behind take off. Bottom land in fields as long as they are without crops. |
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Along the main Newport to Brading downs road. If you are driving from Newport turn onto downs road (left)at the Hare and Hounds and the site is just before the first turning on the right. |
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All the fields in front of take off are landing fields unless they are in crop. Park with the utmost care and consideration along the turn off road from the main downs road. Park tight into the side of the road on the south side of the lane leading down the hill towards Newchurch |
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Isle of Wight Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club
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Hare and Hounds, Garlic Farm |
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Take off : 55.2698 N; 3.7043 W - Elevation : 414 m.
Landing : 55.265 N; 3.6991W - Elevation : 274 m.
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www.llsclub.org.uk |
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Take off : 52.266 N; 3.156 W - Elevation : 599 m.
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Take off : 53.12 N; 1.85502 W - Elevation : 281 m.
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The Club has negotiated continued use of Ecton Hill with the new owner. The following restrictions and rules are now in place.
1. No cars are to be parked on the track or edge of.
2. All cars are to be parked at Broad Ecton Farm, first farm on the right after the brow of the hill.
3. Club membership card is to be placed in full view in car.
4. All flyers must carry their BHPA Membership and insurance docs with them.
5. Three cars only to be parked and four flying at any one time, if that level is reached find somewhere else to fly.
6. The area left of trig point looking north is OUT OF BOUNDS due to SSI area. |
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This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access. |
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Take off : 51.6597 N; 0.9574 W - Elevation : 212 m.
Landing : 51.6606 N; 0.9593W - Elevation : 182 m.
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BALD HILL
Soar with kites, buzzards, falcons and hawks at this site . I've only visited it once so far, and counted eleven birds of prey thermall ing there! Small launch area and be careful laying out your wing as there are lots of small exposed roots that can easily snag your lines on take-off. Only a small area to soar, but can be very thermic. Restricted top landing and slope landing with cables at base of hill! Bottom landing must be approached with caution.
Park in car park at Cowleaze Wood SU 726 957. Turn right out of car park and walk 20 yards then turn left up track . About 40 yards up track turn left across field. Turn right and follow ridge along until you come to a bench. The take-off area is then obvious to the left of the trees. Take care not to damage fences although this goes without saying.
We have a verbal agreement to test this site for suitability, but although seldom used, this has not presented any problems with English Nature. As with all our sites , please treat with respect.
Ordnance survey Map : Explorer 3 Chiltern Hills South SU 723 962
Wind Directions: West - South-west
Height above sea level: 740ft. Top to bottom height 200 ft.
Cross country potential: Class G to 4500 ft. Restricted distance . None to date.
Best height gain: 560 ft .
Pilot level: Intermediate-Experienced |
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Take off : 50.6299 N; 1.94532 W - Elevation : 53 m.
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Take off : 56.3533 N; 4.4831 W - Elevation : 637 m.
Landing : 56.3407 N; 4.49W - Elevation : 152 m.
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Take off on SE, S or SW aspect according to wind |
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From Balquidder drive 8km West up the valley parking the car off the road on the grass beside the cattle grid.
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This is an unregulated mountain site |
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www.shpf.co.uk
www.freeflyscotland.co.uk
www.ochilspgc.org.uk
www.llsc.org.uk |
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Take off : 50.9731 N; 3.47859 W - Elevation : 202 m.
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 56.1739 N; 3.6848 W - Elevation : 335 m.
Landing : 56.1648 N; 3.6793W - Elevation : 45 m.
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Take off : 54.243 N; 2.5304 W - Elevation : 305 m.
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Take off : 54.2766 N; 2.49716 W - Elevation : 500 m.
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Take off : 54.5831 N; 2.83239 W - Elevation : 567 m.
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Take off : 50.7352 N; 1.66227 W - Elevation : 8 m.
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Take off : 50.7391 N; 0.25343 E - Elevation : 163 m.
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Beachy Head is a coastal site, 2 miles SW of Eastbourne. There is a large SE bowl with a large bottom landing area and a 5 mile long 500 ft S to SSW cliff range with little dry bottom landing. The lower SE cliffs beyond the bottom landing area can also be soared as far as the Holywell Cafe on the outskirts of Eastbourne, and the main S to SSW cliffs past Birling Gap to Cuckmere Haven. |
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Take off : 57.4128 N; 5.7011 W - Elevation : 593 m.
Landing : 57.4009 N; 5.6417W - Elevation : 91 m.
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Given no wind, it’s possible to launch from the ground immediately to the east of the road at the head of the Pass itself. Once airborne the best line will generally involve following the road, or sticking close to the cliffs (on the east side of the pass) which can offer more buoyant air at the end of a sunny day. |
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For flights from the Bealach na Ba it is usual to land anywhere on the open hillsides (though be wary of the line of power lines running down the Pass itself). |
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The Applecross peninsula is served by a tortuous single track road which loops off the A896 that runs between Sheildaig to the north and Lochcarron to the south. Fortunately several flying sites are centred around the Bealach na Ba and so are easily accessed by turning off the A896 at Tornapress and following the minor road for a few kilometres to the Pass itself. There is a large carpark at the summit of the Pass, as well as a smaller space with room for a few cars nearer to the head of the pass. Please do not park in the passing places. |
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The main Applecross is on the SW facing slopes of Meall Gorm. A flight down the pass itself (the Bealach na Ba) should only be considered as a nil wind option. As this pass is sheltered from a westerly or south westerly wind, it is essential to pay close attention to prevailing conditions before flying here. |
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This area is strongly influenced by the sea breeze. There is potential for severe rotor within the confines of the pass in anything other than light conditions. Flying within the Bealach na Ba should really only be considered as a nil wind option. |
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The boundary of the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) just misses out the bulk of the Applecross peninsula. This means that technically, although XC potential is severely curtailed, unlike many of the highland sites midweek flying is an option when the HRA is active. It is however still very important to note that this whole area is often busy with military traffic entering and exiting the HRA and paraglider pilots are strongly recommended to use the military NOTAM service prior to flying here. |
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Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. |
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Take off : 50.2475 N; 3.66223 W - Elevation : 100 m.
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Video from Bob Moore:
http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=1740971064359105686&hl=en-GB |
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Bob Moore 01803 851402 |
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Take off : 57.4248 N; 5.6297 W - Elevation : 447 m.
Landing : 57.4117 N; 5.615W - Elevation : 8 m.
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The approach to the Beinn Bhan launch could not be much simpler. From the parking area simply cross the road and head straight up the hillside!
The easiest line will generally involve sticking close to the south facing shoulder of the hill and picking a route up over steep heathery ground and terraces strewn with weathered slabs of torridonian sandstone. Higher up the hillside there are numerous patches of shorter grass amongst the heather and rocks and there are plenty of launch possibilities around the 450m contour.
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Landing is possible anywhere at the base of the hill, though the ground is, pretty much without exception, very rough throughout.
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Beinn Bhan is easily accessed from the minor road that meets the A896 Sheildaig to Lochcarron road at Tornapress. Turn off the A896 at Tornapress and cross the head of Loch Kishorn to a sharp left turn. Just before the road starts to head uphill towards the Bealach na Ba, there is a left turn down to the fish farm and storage depot at the old Loch Kishorn docks. There is usually sufficient room for roadside parking here (be careful not to park on the wrong side of the barrier gate). Alternatively, a short way back along the road towards Tornapress there are several large laybys that can be used. |
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All of the Applecross peaks are impressive, but when viewed from the east the sweeping expanse of Beinn Bhan (896m), characterised by its six great corries and giant rocky buttresses, is particularly spectacular. This hill offers great flying potential both for soaring and thermic days. The fact that the Beinn Bhan launch is also very close to various other Applecross flying sites is an additional attraction, especially on days where the wind is forecast to be variable in direction and it’s helpful to have a number of options to fall back on.
This is a large site that is best flown in a light easterly. It is also possible to fly the south facing shoulder of Beinn Bhan in south easterly conditions, though this is more limiting. On a good day it should not be necessary to walk much higher than halfway up the east facing slopes of the hill (to around the 450m contour) to find it possible to soar the extensive east facing slopes.
Given sufficient altitude, a trip in a northerly direction along the line of giant corries is an experience not to be missed. Alternatively, a westerly flight takes in the equally dramatic Sgurr a Chaorachain and Bealach na Ba. Either way, xc distance will soon be limited by the sea and, unless an ‘out and return’ trip is successful, both options can result in a bit of a hike back to civilisation.
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The Applecross area often experiences a sea breeze and pilots should watch out for this, especially if considering heading north across the front of the Beinn Bhan corries when, from the air, it may not be immediately apparent that the wind direction has changed. There is also potential for rotor in the deep glaciated valleys immediately over the back of the hill. |
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Although the main body of Applecross lies outside the Highland Restricted Area (HRA), the boundary of the restricted area cuts right across the hillside below the Beinn Bhan launch. Any pilot considering flying here should therefore take particular care to familiarise themselves with the details of the HRA midweek flying restrictions prior to their visit.
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Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 57.5783 N; 5.4032 W - Elevation : 840 m.
Landing : 57.5653 N; 5.3862W - Elevation : 106 m.
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Although the walk from the parking area to the usual take off area is short, there’s no denying it is rather brutal, requiring 2500ft of ascent in 2.4km! The path is well marked and leads up past the plantation into Coire an Laoigh. Once in the coire proper the way up is obvious and it tackles the steep western slopes of the coire directly, before emerging onto a col that separates the spur of Stuc Coire an Laoigh from Spidean Coire nan Clach (993m), one of the main summits of the Beinn Eighe ridge. This col is grassy and forms a quite small, but still excellent, area from which to launch in either a south west or south easterly direction. |
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Landing is possible pretty much anywhere in the glen, though watch out for the power lines that run alongside the road. |
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Beinn Eighe is easily accessed from the A896 which runs the length of Glen Torridon from Kinlochewe to Torridon Village. Travelling west along the A896 from Kinlochewe, after 7.5 km look out for a small forestry plantation on the right hand side of the road. A rough track leads towards the plantation where there is an information board and room for several cars to park. If this parking area is full, a much larger car park can be found 2km further down the road. Please do not park in the passing places. |
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Beinn Eighe is one of the more spectacular peaks that defines the North West Highlands of Scotland. With its great expanses of bare scree catching the sun, the south face of Beinn Eighe, makes it an obvious target for those seeking a dramatic mountain environment in which to take to the air.
Beinn Eighe is most commonly flown in very light southerly, or nil wind conditions. Although the take off point on the col above Stuc Coire an Laoigh does not allow a launch facing due south, it does enable a pilot to launch in either a south westerly or south easterly facing direction. Because, at various points on a sunny day thermals will have a tendency to be drawn up either face, it’s normally just a case of waiting a short while to get a feel for the conditions before launching. It is also quite common to experience a breeze blowing along the glen from Loch Torridon, in which case the south westerly facing (slightly less committing) launch will be preferable. Once in the air, beware of scratching too close to the rocky slopes and, if flying in the bowl of Coire an Laoigh keep a watchful eye out for a change in wind direction if a sea breeze does start to develop.
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Wind direction may change rapidly as sea breeze sets in. |
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This area lies inside the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) and midweek flying is subject to strict restrictions. |
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Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 56.5326 N; 4.23942 W - Elevation : 942 m.
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www.shpf.co.uk
www.freeflyscotland.co.uk
www.ahpc.org.uk
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Take off : 56.4247 N; 4.3232 W - Elevation : 584 m.
Landing : 56.4271 N; 4.3381W - Elevation : 292 m.
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Take off near the mobile phone mast or further down if wind is strong
Also possible to take off on the NNW face
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Landing is tricky as there is limited space near the car park with small trees now growing up in the clear patches.
An alternative landing is approx 1km N of the car park but this also has powerlines to contend with.
There are also several normal power lines and a high voltage power line (pylons). Work was starting to underground the high voltage line in spring 2009 which should make this site quite a bit safer.
This is not a beginner or inexperienced pilot site - recommended BHPA Pilot or above |
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Park at the Burger Van at the top of Glen Ogle 5km north of Lochearnhead
After stocking up on greasy food walk up the forestry track to the top (45 minutes) |
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In a W or NW wind it is easy to go XC to the S to Lochearnhead (and beyond)
In a W wind also possible to go along Loch Tay or Loch Earn |
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This is an LLSC site |
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www.llsclub.org.uk |
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Take off : 57.5117 N; 5.38893 W - Elevation : 807 m.
Landing : 57.4987 N; 5.35225W - Elevation : 394 m.
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Steep sided rocky ridge but with some easy grassy takeoffs. |
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Landing is restricted near Achnashellach by the large numbers of trees. There is huge easy landing area to the south east of the ridge. |
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Follow the good path from Achnashellach Station to Drochaid Coire Lair. Then walk up the steep south east end of the ridge. |
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This is in a wild and remote area of the Scottish highlands. Is is a long walk in and the final walk up the ridge is steep and rocky. This is not a not an site to go to if you are unfamilliar with walking and flying in the mountains. |
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It's in the North West Highlands so it rains a lot, even when its good elsewhere. |
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This site is in the Highland Restricted area. You can only fly on the permitted days at the permitted times. Jets fly here on instruments only.
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http://www.highlandhgpgclub.co.uk/ |
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Take off : 57.5656 N; 5.1047 W - Elevation : 475 m.
Landing : 57.5651 N; 5.0855W - Elevation : 167 m.
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From the parking spot at the head of Loch Sgamhaim, cross the road and choose the most direct line through rough boggy ground before heading straight up the hillside until high enough to launch. |
| Landing : |
Landing is possible anywhere in the valley bottom, though watch out for the electricity cabales which are easily visible. |
| Going there : |
From the A835 (Tore to Ullapool road) turn left onto the A832 just after the village of Garve. When the A832 splits at Achnasheen, take the A890 for 8km to park just off the road at the head of Loch Sgamhaim where there is limited parking beneath Beinn na Feusaige |
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Beinn na Feusaige is located in Glen Carron, a 30km long valley running almost from Achnasheen out to the west coast village of Lochcarron. In its upper parts, towards Achnasheen, the valley is wide and the hills on its north side side are rounded with summits of 500-660m. Travelling west along the valley, around halfway along, it narrows with the lower valley sides covered by forestry plantation, before opening up again beyond Achnashellach Station.
The north side of Glen Carron is best flown in a light southerly wind. Whilst a flight across the Coulin Forest towards Loch Maree and the mountains of Torridon is a good objective for any pilot flying here, Beinn na Feusaige also has an easterly aspect from which it is possible to launch in a SE – ESE and drop back along the valley to the nose of Coille Bhreac. If taking this route do beware of being pinned too far along the main glen where it narrows and the landing options become more limited.
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Achnasheen lies right in the middle Scotland, midway between the east and west coasts and conditions here can be difficult to predict here as the glen is open to sea breezes which can push in from either coast. It’s also worth noting that the weather station at Loch Glasscarnoch just to the north (see www.xcweather.co.uk) does not necessarily give a good indication of what conditions will be like in the Glen Carron valley. |
| Flight regulation : |
Glen Carron is in the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) and midweek flying is subject to strict airspace restrictions. |
| People to contact : |
Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 57.87 N; 5.1949 W - Elevation : 509 m.
Landing : 57.871 N; 5.2458W - Elevation : 64 m.
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From the parking area head in a south easterly direction picking the easiest line up broken hillside and rocky ground towards the summit of the hill. The west face of the hill is very steep and craggy and so care should be taken when choosing a place from which to launch. |
| Landing : |
Landing is straightforward on either the rough ground near the car parking or, better, on gentler terrain close to the road, midway between Badrallach and Kildonan. |
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Beinn nam Ban lies on the peninsula between Little Loch Broom and Loch Broom. There is only one road leading on to the peninsula and this well signposted, about 3km east of the village of Dundonnell, on the A832 Ullapool to Gairloch road. Turn off the A832 at the signpost and follow the single track road to a high point just before it doubles back to drop down to the coast again. Park here, taking care to block neither the passing places nor the gated track which leads north down to the remote Altnaharrie Inn, an exclusive haute cuisine restaurant hotel on the side of Loch Broom! |
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At 580m above sea level, Beinn nam Ban, is not especially dramatic, nor is this a site that is flown particularly frequently, but it does offer a very handy alternative to the bigger hills in the surrounding area.
Beinn nam Ban will take a westerly or north westerly breeze and in the spring and summer months is often influenced by a sea breeze being funnelled up Little Loch Broom.
Although under normal conditions the XC potential from Badrallach is limited by its location, sandwiched between the mountains of Dundonnell to the south and Loch Broom which curves round to the north and east, this site can offer good soaring and it does have the benefit of being very close to the road.
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| Weather hazards : |
Watch out for a rapidly strengthening sea breeze which can catch out the unwary. |
| Flight regulation : |
This area is well within the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) and midweek flying is subject to strict restrictions. |
| People to contact : |
Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 50.8765 N; 2.2845 W - Elevation : 253 m.
Landing : 50.8579 N; 2.28876W - Elevation : 196 m.
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Launch in front of the windsock or anywhere south along the ridge. Be sure you
are far enough down the hill that you will not get dragged into parked cars or
the fence if you fluff the launch.
On busy days ensure the air is clear above you before pulling up your wing.
Please ensure hang-gliders have plenty of room to launch when present.
It is possible to launch directly into the bowl on light days or when the wind is
more northerly. It is advisable not to use this launch on busy days to avoid the
risk of collision. |
| Landing : |
It is possible to land back on the launch area. Please watch out for gliders
launching who should be giving way to you on your landing approach.
The launch area can be very buoyant and on stronger days it is advisable to
land in the field behind the windsock when not in crop.
Slope landing is usually straight forward here. However, you must ensure you
know your into wind beat. |
| Going there : |
Travelling from either Stuminster Newton or Blandford drive into Shillingstone
on the A357. From Blandford look out for the war memorial on your right, now
take the next left turn signed for Okeford Fitzpaine. If travelling from
Sturminster this turn will be the first right hand turn after entering the village.
Drive to Okeford Fitzpaine, pass the church set back on the left until you reach
a ‘Y’ and ‘T’ junction. Take the left side of the ‘Y’ and turn left at the ‘T’ and
drive out of Okeford Fitzpaine. Shortly after leaving the village you will pass a
left hand turn that leads up to Okeford Hill , go straight ahead. You will now see
the ridge to your left. Take the next left turn signed for Bulbarrow and Ansty.
You should now be climbing uphill. You will pass a chalk pit on your left (see
parking). Just before the crest of the hill on the left is the locked gate with stile
leading up across Bell Hill.
Several other routes will bring you in from the South or via the Winterbornes.
Most routes will lead you past the Bulbarrow view point. From the view point
drive North along the front of the ridge. Keep going past a left hand turn. As the
road starts to drop off down the hill side you will see the entrance gate on your
right.Access is via the track from the gate. If on foot simply walk up the track to the
hill crest or simply walk up the hill and along the fence line until you find a
suitable launch area.
If driving, drive to the top of the track.
The gate is padlocked with a combination lock. Details of the combination are
available to members on the Wessex web-site. Please ensure the gate is kept
closed at all times and that last off the hill has locked it.
In summer most vehicles have no problem with the track although a little rough,
traction is fairly good and the ground is mostly firm.
TAKE NOTE
After or during a wet spell the track can become extremely slippery and may
only be accessible to serious 4X4’s. Getting up to the top is often possible but
the track turns to grass higher up and many vehicles end up sliding sideways
on the slope unable to park. You then have to turn and drive/slide back down
which can be a frightening experience. Please think twice about taking vehicles
up the track during wet weather. |
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If ground conditions are suitable and your vehicle and you are capable drive to
the top of the track. Park off the track along the fence line. On busy days by
parking nose or tail to the fence more vehicles can be accommodated than
parking side on.
Alternatively, park on the road side on the Bullbarrow side of the entrance gate
and well off the road (on the west side) Tractors towing attachments often use
this road so do not obstruct it.
If the road side is busy we have permission to park in the chalk pit at the foot of Bell Hill. Wessex HGPGC do not own the pit, Mr Yeatman has kindly agreed to
its use as an overflow car park only, not for general parking. It’s a hard walk up
from here which is another good reason to use the road side parking first. The
chalk pit is also quite slippery in places when wet but is fairly flat. Ensure the
gate is closed at all times. |
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Probably the biggest hazard on this site is other pilots. On a good summers
day, particularly when the wind is light, and everyone is trying to fly in thermic
cycles. Things can get crowded and a little manic. Please ensure that you
know the collision avoidance rules, and use them. There are times when some
politeness and plain etiquette come into play.
If you feel uncomfortable in a crowded sky, land.
The ridge shallows to the West above the entrance gate and further west
power lines run down the hill. It is possible to become pinned in increased
venturi in this area.
If the wind is off to the north, the take off and landing areas can be turbulent.
Don’t get caught out by patches of sink and dumped in the scrub or trees if
scratching in the bowl. |
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Take off : 50.6979 N; 3.96418 W - Elevation : 380 m.
Landing :
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Local club : http://www.autotechrobotics.demon.co.uk/ - South Devon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 56.0074 N; 4.6715 W - Elevation : 250 m.
Landing : 56.0041 N; 4.6776W - Elevation : 144 m.
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Park at Camis Eskan farm (but only by agreement with the farmer) |
| Comments : |
A rarely flown site but one that may offer flying when other higher sites are blown out. |
| Flight regulation : |
Access and flying on this site must be agreed with the farmer before flying |
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Take off : 56.5191 N; 4.7293 W - Elevation : 739 m.
Landing : 56.5176 N; 4.7615W - Elevation : 209 m.
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Take off is possible in a number of places. The smooth grassy bay on the spur on the right hand side of the coire looking east from Bridge of Orchy is a commong one |
| Landing : |
Where you want |
| Going there : |
Drive to Bridge of Orchy on the A82 and turn up the hill to park at the railway station (signposted from the main road) |
| Flight regulation : |
None, this is an unregulated mountain site |
| People to contact : |
www.freeflyscotland.co.uk
www.llsclub.org.uk
www.ahpc.org.uk |
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Take off : 56.2526 N; 4.3061 W - Elevation : 517 m.
Landing : 56.26 N; 4.285W - Elevation : 134 m.
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From the end of the bridge take the wide path leading up through the trees.
Takeoff where you like above the (old) treeline but a common place is at the shoulder before the path turns sharply onto the ridge leading up to the summit - NN 572 088 GB Grid
Approx 45mins to walk up to here |
| Landing : |
No official landing
Usual landing is on the W side of the main road near the group of 3 caravans. There are several narrow but ample fields here between the river and the minor road leading to the holiday cottages. You can also land on the minor road (if the fields are boggy) as traffic is usually very light.
Alternatively there is a large field on the E side of the river not far from the carp park although this field is immediately to the S of a large hillock and should probably be avoided if there is a strong N breeze coming down the valley (rotor potential)
For SW type winds, common, head down towards Loch Venachar, ample fields on N shore of loch, but be aware of livestock and small power line along road. |
| Going there : |
Drive approx 5km NW of Callander
About 1km before you get to Loch Lubnaig turn left (West) off the A84 main road at the brown sign for Strathyre holiday lodges.
Cross the narrow metal bridge and turn left to park (NN 586 090 GB Grid)
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| Comments : |
XC is possible but is quite committing because of the lack of roads and forested areas over the back of Ben Ledi |
| Flight regulation : |
This site is not regulated by any of the clubs |
| People to contact : |
www.shpf.co.uk
www.llsclub.org.uk
www.ochilspgc.org.uk
www.freeflyscotland.co.uk |
| Tourism : |
ice cream and tartan in nearby town of Callander
history fix at nearby Rob Roy's grave
Stirling Castle |
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Take off : 56.8628 N; 3.11771 W - Elevation : 781 m.
Landing :
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www.ahpc.org.uk |
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Take off : 57.405 N; 3.23712 W - Elevation : 766 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 56.5636 N; 4.83256 W - Elevation : 719 m.
Landing :
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Somewhere on the SE facing ridge depending on the wind speed.
A fair climb. |
| Going there : |
Follow the A82 to Bridge of Orchy.
From there follow the single track road W across the river and then for a few km until past Forest Lodge and directly SE of Ben Toaig (Parking place for hillwalkers) |
| People to contact : |
www.shpf.co.uk
www.ahpc.org.uk
www.freeflyscotland.co.uk
www.llsc.co.uk |
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Take off : 57.6623 N; 4.6021 W - Elevation : 898 m.
Landing : 57.6619 N; 4.6313W - Elevation : 355 m.
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From the car park at Garbat follow a newly built path which leads up the Allt a' Bhealaich Mhoir through mixed woodland. After a couple of kilometers, the path opens up and a sign marking the entrance to the Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve is reached. From this point the path becomes much steeper as it zig zags up the hillside to the top of An Cabar, (946m) which forms the south western end of the Ben Wyvis summit plateau. There are plenty of areas from which to take off here.
Note: the most commonly used take off faces NW, but it is also possible to walk eastwards a little way across the summit plateau and fly the SE face of the hill. |
| Landing : |
Landing options are plenty. When flying the NW (main) face of the hill, it is best to land either at the foot of the hillside before the forest, or, given sufficient height gain ATO, in the meadows beside the Black Water River. |
| Going there : |
Parking can be found at Garbat which is just beyond Garve when traveling north on the A835 Tore to Ullapool Road. From the car-park a well marked trail leads up through woods to the prominent top of An Cabar. |
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When traveling between Inverness and Ullapool, it’s impossible not to notice vast sprawling lump of Ben Wyvis which dominates views across Easter Ross. The huge west/ north west face face of this mountain coupled with a summit plateau that, given it’s altitude (1046m) is unusually grassy, make it an obvious objective for anyone keen to fly the bigger mountains of the Highlands.
Ben Wyvis is best flown in very light north west through to westerly or nil wind conditions. Take off is at an altitude of 3000ft and it is important to pay close attention to the upper level wind speeds when planning a flight here especially as, perhaps due to Ben Wyvis being more prominent than other hills in the immediate vicinity, the summit plateau tends to be a particularly windy place even when at valley level things might seem quite calm.
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It’s worth paying attention to the wind of the surface of Loch Garve when en route to Ben Wyvis. An indication of anything more than a very light breeze on the surface of the loch will usually mean that it’s going to be too windy high up to fly. If conditions are strong, do not be tempted to launch from lower down the face as this is not a hillside to be pinned against and hoovered up - the scale and topography of Ben Wyvis make it a dangerous place to fly in strong conditions.
In summer it is also important to watch out for the easterly sea breeze kicking in. It has a tendency to be funneled between An Cabar and Little Wyvis (Tom na Caillich). This may not be immediately apparent from the air and so can catch out the unwary if setting up to land between the Garbat Forest and lower slopes of the hill.
Note also that in winter the slopes of Ben Wyvis are particularly prone to the build up of windslab and avalanches are not uncommon.
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| Flight regulation : |
Ben Wyvis is in the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) and midweek flying is subject to strict restrictions. |
| People to contact : |
Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 54.7136 N; 3.22447 W - Elevation : 254 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 51.9249 N; 1.13832 W - Elevation : 88 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 56.2159 N; 3.3163 W - Elevation : 432 m.
Landing : 56.2111 N; 3.3309W - Elevation : 135 m.
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Park in Kinneswood near the primary school taking care not to park too close to the foot of the hill or block the gate at the top of the road! 25min walk up. Takes SW,W and NWrly. Take off is nice... huge flat area at the top and plenty of space for top landing. |
| Landing : |
If in doubt always land in the field at the back of the Lomond Pub. This is the official landing field. |
| Going there : |
35mins from Edinburgh in the county of Fife. Just head to 'Kinneswood', Fife |
| Comments : |
Great site for soaring. Has xc potential but not for huge distances due to the Firth of Tay, Firth of Forth and the North Sea downwind on most XC routes. Airspace considerations on most xc routes from the Hill (Glenrothes airport and Leuchars). Flights of around 30 to 40 km can be done in good conditions. Site takes mainly a West - North West wind direction, but will also easily accomodate a South Westerly wind direction.
When speedflying be careful with paragliders and sailplanes occasionaly passing at or below ridge level. Landing at the foot of a gully (nice green fields, but avoid landing there when livestock's present please). |
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Quite often can fly in light wave conditions here. Generally happens in a North Westerly wind direction. Can be quite turbulent occasionally if flying in these conditions. Be aware of variable wind direction on landing during the winter. The dense cold air gets compressed around the Bishops during the winter and you often have to land 90 degrees to the prevailing metwind. |
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| People to contact : |
www.antigravity-acro.com
,Rafal Eichelkraut (speedflying Gin Bobcat or paragliding & Tandem) anxiousrebel@yahoo.com |
| Tourism : |
Lots of walks and ameneties nearby. |
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Take off : 54.2638 N; 3.35518 W - Elevation : 189 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 56.9552 N; 2.2024 W - Elevation : 61 m.
Landing : 56.9553 N; 2.2023W - Elevation : 61 m.
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| Tourism : |
Stonehaven War Memorial, Dunottar Castle |
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Take off : 50.5979 N; 3.74662 W - Elevation : 377 m.
Landing :
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| People to contact : |
Local club : http://www.autotechrobotics.demon.co.uk/ - South Devon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 56.5872 N; 4.72878 W - Elevation : 466 m.
Landing :
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| Take off : |
Take off is on a small ridge about 15 minutes walk from the A82 Bridge of Orchy to Glencoe road.
Although low compared to all the mountains around the ridge is thermic and works well |
| Landing : |
Anywhere you want
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| Going there : |
Driving up from Bridge of Orchy cross White Bridge and drive up the hill above Loch Tulla.
Just as you come over the top of the hill (view of Rannoch Moor) park on the left of the road in a small parking spot
To get to the site cross the road and walk E following the fence line before going uphill to the top of the small ridge |
| Flight regulation : |
Scottish right of access legislation means that you have free access if you are responsible |
| People to contact : |
SHPF www.shpf.co.uk
LLSC www.llsclub.org.uk
AHPC www.ahpc.org.uk |
| Tourism : |
Bridge of Orchy Hotel has a bunkhouse and a good pub and restaurant |
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Take off : 56.5879 N; 4.7632 W - Elevation : 372 m.
Landing :
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5 minutes from the road |
| Landing : |
Anywhere |
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as per Black Mount (East) |
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very small ridge as a starting point but a good place to start especially if met wind is a bit strong for Glencoe ski centre or Aonach Mor ski centre
because the ground drops away to the S (down to Loch Tulla) even a flop over the back gives you a chance of an xc
big flights have been done from here in a Northerly wind
the south side of the hill can also be flown but is not so good for xc |
| Flight regulation : |
As per Black Mount (East) |
| People to contact : |
As per Black Mount (East) |
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Take off : 53.32 N; 1.5848 W - Elevation : 380 m.
Landing : 53.3201 N; 1.5848W - Elevation : 380 m.
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| Take off : |
Three grassy take offs 100ft top to bottom.
Wind directions NNW Soarable, East and North East T/b
Great area for Kite flying. |
| Landing : |
Open grassy. |
| Going there : |
Just off the A625 east of the Pub Fox House. Walk from the rough car park 300m south through the gate on to Land given by Alderman Graves to the People of Sheffield. |
| Comments : |
Good site for early HG, PG. Even better for Kite flying |
| Weather hazards : |
None |
| People to contact : |
Dearbyshire Flying Centre 0845 1081577 |
| Tourism : |
Sheffield |
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Take off : 54.7528 N; 1.2825 W - Elevation : 32 m.
Landing : 54.7526 N; 1.283W - Elevation : 40 m.
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| People to contact : |
Local club : http://www.nysc.org.uk/ - North Yorks Sailwing Club or Northumbria Hangliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 51.7806 N; 3.1387 W - Elevation : 550 m.
Landing : 51.7838 N; 3.1334W - Elevation : 440 m.
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Take off : 54.6171 N; 2.64038 W - Elevation : 134 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 51.8037 N; 3.05287 W - Elevation : 531 m.
Landing :
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Vehicular access to take-off is restricted to approved permit holders only. Access for all other pilots is by foot only (a long carry up).
The SE take-off is shallow. The NE Bowl is a committed take-off, and can be turbulent. Hang gliders should use a nose man whenever possible. Hang gliders should always take-off from the very edge of the bowl, even in nil wind. The Northwest take-off is quite friendly. |
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All top landings can be turbulent, land well back to avoid rotor. The SE top landing area (A) is difficult for hang gliders due to the angle of the slope. The NE top landing area (B) is rough ground, watch out for the craters towards the front. Paragliders slope landing in the NE Bowl should watch out for the trees. The NW top landing (C) is fairly smooth, but slopes gently towards take-off. Paragliders slope landing below the NW face should watch out for rocks hidden in the bracken.
Paragliders can sometimes find the bottom landing field at Castle Meadows (D) difficult to reach. Once over the power lines there is no turning back if met by heavy sink. Paragliders in any doubt about making it safely to Castle Meadows should make an early decision to slope land on the side of the Blorenge. Field (E) is for hang glider and paraglider emergency use only, and must not be used for routine top to bottom flights. |
| Going there : |
From Abergavenny on the B4269, or from Llanfoist or Blaenavon on the B4246.
Park only in the car parks, do not park on the roads, verges or passing places. |
| Comments : |
Flying: A committed site which can accommodate 30 plus gliders when conditions are good, but less than 5 gliders if conditions deteriorate. The site to go to in light winds. It also has tremendous potential for triangle and out and return flights.
Other rules: All enclosed fields on the mountain are strictly out of bounds. This is a site of Special Scientific Interest - treat it with respect. Dogs are not permitted on the hill.
Site status: Open site - This site may be flown by suitably insured visiting hang glider & paraglider pilots. |
| Weather hazards : |
Hazards: Beware of High voltage power lines in the valley, and rotor behind take-off. |
| People to contact : |
SE Wales club : http://www.sewhgpgc.co.uk |
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Take off : 50.8201 N; 0.1284 E - Elevation : 183 m.
Landing :
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Bo Peep consists of a NE ridge to the East of TO, a large NE bowl and beyond that, a lower NE ridge. To the West of TO there is a quarry and two large NE bowls to the trig point (700 ft, 217 metres). Beyond that, there is a northerly ridge running right past Firle to the big north bowl at Beddingham Hill. In exceptional conditions it is possible to soar the whole ridge right past Beddingham to the quarry at the end and back. |
| Flight regulation : |
FL 55 |
| People to contact : |
Local club : Southern Hang Gliding Club : http://www.shgc.org.uk/ |
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Take off : 49.2481 N; 2.1135 W - Elevation : 104 m.
Landing : 49.2479 N; 2.1136W - Elevation : 120 m.
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N'ly. Paragliders mostly use this site as the top landing is very small for HGs though recent scrub clearance has improved this. There are several large fields nearby that HGs could top land in or they could land at the Les Platons top landing area. |
| Landing : |
Top landing is highly preferable for HGs - though the rocky narrow beach is OK for slow HGs no-one would want to go down here.
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| Going there : |
Park in the nearby car park, with the bacon butty and ice cream van, and walk over (PGs). HGs are better to go to Les Platons. It ends up being the same site when you are up anyway
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| Comments : |
This site was where the first hang glider soaring flight in Jersey was done by Nick Palmer on a McBroom Cobra in the late 1970's. |
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| Flight regulation : |
150 feet ATO
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| People to contact : |
01534 863972 (Nick)
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Take off : 51.2246 N; 3.57258 W - Elevation : 234 m.
Landing :
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 54.9226 N; 6.86672 W - Elevation : 377 m.
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Take off : 53.3214 N; 1.7296 W - Elevation : 352 m.
Landing : 53.3208 N; 1.7289W - Elevation : 370 m.
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Large takeoff area at the top of the ridge |
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Top landing behind takeoff
Bottom landing next to village, in front of takeoff |
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Park in Bradwell and walk up the hill
or drive up to the top and walk across two fields |
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This is not an official Derbyshire Soaring Club site, but is used by most local pilots in westerly winds |
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In strong winds wave can make the air quite rough |
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Do not fly low over the village
Do not fly low over the adjacent gliding club or interfere with their activities |
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It's in the peak district, there's loads to do and see |
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Take off : 50.688 N; 3.15529 W - Elevation : 133 m.
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 54.2764 N; 2.34525 W - Elevation : 493 m.
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Take off : 51.2146 N; 3.51066 W - Elevation : 269 m.
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 51.2538 N; 2.94584 W - Elevation : 123 m.
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Top Landing
Not recommended, the ground is uneven & covered in metal spikes! Much better to side land.
Bottom landing:
NW - Anywhere on the fields without animals. Check with Mr Diamond (Manor Farm) before flying. Only
short hops likely on this face.
South - T/O just below the top hedge. This can be pleasant in light thermic conditions. Land on the flat
area below.
East - T/O On the top above the gate. PG pilots can land before the A38, these fields slope too much for
HG.
PG Side-Slope Landing
Plenty of room below the top area. |
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Drive North from Highbridge on the A38. First left to Brent Knoll, after half a mile turn right into Church
lane and left into Hill Lane, up the hill to the brow & Manor Farm. Park in the car park on the left. Walk up
the footpath (through the farm) to the top of the hill. |
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A conical hill - soarable on the East and South sides - useful training area on the NW. |
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Top T/O’s are over fences or hedges. Do not fly NW or S faces in strong winds as lower ridges produce
dangerous turbulence. There is considerable rotor on the East face if the wind is off to the north.
Not recommended for HG, either flying or the carry! Very rough in thermic conditions. Used as a
training site (top to bottoms) & PG ground handling. PG easy while treated as a training site. If you try to
soar it is unfriendly and has a very narrow lift band. HGs have not flown here for many years. |
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This is in class D airspace. Ceiling 3000ft. |
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 54.0948 N; 0.1744 W - Elevation : 14 m.
Landing : 54.0945 N; 0.174W - Elevation : 6 m.
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Sir George Caley Sailwing Club |
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Take off : 50.655 N; 1.3922 W - Elevation : 157 m.
Landing : 50.6546 N; 1.3922W - Elevation : 157 m.
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Isle of Wight Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 50.6513 N; 1.3837 W - Elevation : 188 m.
Landing : 50.6515 N; 1.3838W - Elevation : 175 m.
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Take off : 54.2966 N; 2.7882 W - Elevation : 135 m.
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Take off : 55.6616 N; 3.40851 W - Elevation : 430 m.
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Local club : http://www.llsclub.org.uk/ - Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club |
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Take off : 55.4846 N; 5.324 W - Elevation : 32 m.
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Bottom landing is possible but the shore is rocky and there are lots of brambles, so not recommended. |
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This site is low and coastal taking a strong wind with 3km of coast to soar. It is possible to work your way up the hill behind and to the left of take off (Cnocan Donn 219m) and from here fly XC. |
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Take off : 51.711 N; 3.7907 W - Elevation : 380 m.
Landing : 51.7118 N; 3.7905W - Elevation : 380 m.
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Take off : 56.0868 N; 4.182 W - Elevation : 400 m.
Landing : 56.1004 N; 4.177W - Elevation : 140 m.
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Be careful of the fence to keep the farmer happy
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Park at the bottom of the farm road - don't drive up to the farm |
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Closed for lambing in spring - contact the club to find out the status |
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Wave in certain conditions |
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http://www.ochilspgc.org.uk |
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Take off : 50.8505 N; 2.3226 W - Elevation : 253 m.
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The area directly below the gate may be used, but be aware that it is close to the bridleway.
Alternatively, the top landing field can be used. Access is through the gate immediately on the left after entering the site. this field is closed if it contsind crop or sheep in the lambing season. you need to clear a barbed wire fence so this launch is not suitable in light winds.
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The large field between the top of the sloping hill side and the rd.
NO BOTTOM LANDING NEGOTIATED!!
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Rarely flown. has gained a reputation as a poor site suffering from turbulance at times and no bottom landing. It is a rare inland SW site. some XC potential.
site also used by Aeromodellers.
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Can be very rough with significant rotor especially if off a little west. beware bowl effect.
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Take off : 53.0607 N; 1.7907 W - Elevation : 311 m.
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Take off : 54.5803 N; 3.36795 W - Elevation : 340 m.
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Take off : 56.2788 N; 4.2658 W - Elevation : 481 m.
Landing : 56.2569 N; 4.2854W - Elevation : 122 m.
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If you get through the first bit of forest it gets easier...
Follow the forestry tracks up to the saddle |
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In the fields at the S end of Loch Lubnaig on either the E or the W of the river
Alternative landing halfway up Loch Lubnaig on the E shore. |
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This is an unregulated site |
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www.freeflyscotland.co.uk |
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Take off : 50.9767 N; 0.9876 W - Elevation : 236 m.
Landing : 50.9768 N; 0.992W - Elevation : 170 m.
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Wind Direction 270 - 300 deg |
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Just off the A3 next to Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield |
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Take off : 54.5422 N; 3.25838 W - Elevation : 481 m.
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Take off : 55.4398 N; 3.07833 W - Elevation : 301 m.
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Take off : 56.9145 N; 2.576 W - Elevation : 420 m.
Landing : 56.9107 N; 2.5734W - Elevation : 345 m.
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Take off : 57.1225 N; 3.6462 W - Elevation : 1111 m.
Landing : 57.1346 N; 3.6714W - Elevation : 622 m.
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The plateau is reached easily from the Coire Cas carpark by following the main track up through the main ski runs. A slightly more strenuous, but far more pleasant approach is to follow the path which leads from the car park up the ridge bounding the east side of Coire Cas (Sron an Aonaich). Upon reaching the Ptarmigan Top Station, numerous launch options can be found. Some of the cleanest takeoffs lie just above the Ptarmigan Station, where there are some areas of short grass that are free of rocks and scree.
Those seeking a more tranquil experience may wish to consider walking north east from the Ptarmigan Station for about 1km, across the plateau to Cnap Coire na Spreidhe (1151m ) from where it’s possible to fly into the much quieter Coire na Ciste. Here the plateau drops away quite gently to begin with, but launch sites can be found (considerably easier when covered with firm snow!). |
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Bottom landing is possible around either the main Coire Cas carpark, or in the ski centre overflow car park. If landing in the carpark, bear in mind that it has a slight, but deceptive, downhill gradient and very gravely surface. |
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Aviemore serves as the gateway to the Northern Cairngroms and is easily accessed from the A9. From Aviemore follow the ski road to the Coire Cas car park. |
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The Cairngorms are home to five of the six highest mountains in Scotland and form the highest area of extended mountain plateau in the whole of the British Isles, stretching some 30km from Braemar in the east to Aviemore in the west and 25 km from north to south. Because of the extent and altitude of this mountain range, the climate and vegetation found on the high plateau is semi arctic in nature, weather conditions can change very quickly and the summer season feels very short.
Cairngorm mountain itself is something of a honeypot, with tourists, skiers and climbers drawn to the Cairngorm Mountain Ski Centre and the surrounding corries which have been made easily accessible by the ski centre access road. However, despite the ugliness of the ski complex, at 1245m, the summit of Cairngorm is a great place to take off and the ski runs do make for a relatively easy walk up.
In contrast to Scotland’s other ski centre’s, at the time of writing, it’s unlikely that you’ll be allowed onto the lifts or funicular railway with a paraglider. However, the walk up to the Ski Centre Top Station (Ptarmigan Station) isn’t too bad and there are a range of take off options between the top station and the summit.
It is believed that the Cairngorm Mountain access policy is soon to be reviewed and some hints that pilots may in the future be granted access to the funicular railway have been made - so maybe the situation will improve. |
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The Cairngorms are definitely not a place to consider flying on anything other than a calm day and Cairngrom itself is best flown on a very light North Westerly or nil wind forecast. |
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Airspace restrictions are unlikely to be an issue for any pilot launching from Cairngorm unless flying as far as Kinloss/ Lossiemouth to the North, or Aberdeen in the East! However it is worth bearing in mind the gliding club operations just to the south at Feshiebridge |
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Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 56.8788 N; 3.421 W - Elevation : 916 m.
Landing : 56.8808 N; 3.4099W - Elevation : 672 m.
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From the top of the ski lift walk S |
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www.ahpc.org.uk |
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Spittal of Glenshee Hotel and Bunkhouse
http://www.spittalofglenshee.co.uk/
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Take off : 51.6941 N; 2.3302 W - Elevation : 198 m.
Landing : 51.6923 N; 2.3382W - Elevation : 123 m.
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Rating: Any rated pilot. No training.
Permission: This is an Open Site. Please abide by Avon Club Rules and if you are not a club member read the section for Non-Members.
Parking: Park in the car park on the north side at the south end, inside the gate. Do not park on the grass.
Rigging: Walk up to the saddle and follow the path going north.
Take Offs: Any clear spot.
Local Flying: The ridge is small and so is the lift band so take care. Pilots should be aware of the bushes and the possibility of being blown back as it is a spine-back ridge.
XC Flying: Small site and not often used but may offer potential for paragliders.
Top Landing: It is a spine-back ridge so top landing on a hang-glider is not recommended. Depending on the vegetation, it is possible to land a paraglider near the top of the hill.
Telephones: On the road to the north of the car park.
Hospitals: Stroud or Gloucester. |
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Bottom Landing: The car park area. Beware that the ground slopes away towards power lines and houses! If in doubt ask |
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Directions: Coming from Dursley, you take Long Street out of town. |
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A little used site, easy take off and top landing,no agreed bottom landing but not too much of problem on PG, tricky for HG as sloping fields with tall trees and powerlines.more to follow. |
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Take off : 55.9942 N; 4.2153 W - Elevation : 360 m.
Landing : 55.9933 N; 4.2234W - Elevation : 239 m.
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Walk East up the spur from the car park until the wind is strong enough to take off |
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Land near the car park |
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From Lennoxtown drive 3km in a NW direction (signpost Fintry) |
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Read flight regulation |
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This is HIGHLY REGULATED AND SENSITIVE SITE
This site is close to Glasgow airport and is under one of the main airliner approach paths.
For this reason only pilots how have SIGNED A COPY OF THE CAMPSIE AGREEMENT CAN FLY HERE
A copy of the CAMPSIE AGREEMENT is available to anyone from the club website.
STRICT FLIGHT CEILING AS PER CAMPSIE AGREEMENT |
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www.llsclub.org.uk |
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Take off : 54.4854 N; 1.09536 W - Elevation : 303 m.
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Local club : http://www.nysc.org.uk/ - North Yorks Sailwing Club |
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Take off : 54.415 N; 1.20505 W - Elevation : 323 m.
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Take-off: Anywhere into wind but the best spot is the small bowl just in front of the rigging area about 40 yds SW of the trig point. The available take off area’s are small. It may not be possible to keep a good separation between hang gliders and paragliders. Paraglider pilots will be aware of the risk of being blown back if there is a strong wind. Do not launch in front of parked gliders. If intending to take off in front of the landing area you will be in the line of any overshoot. Both hang gliders and paragliders should not loiter here prior to take off and should clear the area after take off. Check above and behind before launch, with assistance if necessary. |
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Landings: Bottom:
1) Avoid landing in the fields at the immediate foot of the bank. These fields belong to Carlton Bank Farm, which is a stud farm. Gliders landing here may disturb the horses and are not welcomed by the owner. Other bottom landing fields have been negotiated, (See Map). Check with a committee member for latest situation or politely approach the farmer of our prospective field before flying. (owner Mr Atherton - Plane Tree Farm, entry by track next to barn on Carlton / Faceby road).
2) An alternative landing may be made on Busby Moor (the Model Ridge). This is possible in nil or light winds if you have plenty of height to cross the road but this requires a crisp 180 degree turn to land into wind. Turbulence can be expected as you fly over the gully to the west of the large quarry.
Top: Top landing at this site calls for precision flying and should only be attempted by pilots with previous top landing experience. Generally severe wind gradient or rotor can be expected around the heather covered landing area and in winds above 25mph the rotor can move forwards several yards. The best landing area is just to the SW of the trig point and the air is most predictable about 15 yds from the edge. Do not land behind the path which runs behind the heather covered landing area and just next to the runway as this would mean landing in strong curl-over. Please study the map before take-off and remember that the rotor here has claimed many broken bones and hang gliders! Come in with a fair amount of speed to ensure safety. |
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The track up to Carlton Bank is marked as a Bridleway, (green hatched lines with diamonds).
As part of the Coast-to-Coast, Lyke Wake Walk, Cleveland Way, it is a well marked footpath, with sign posts and millstones set into the ground. Either follow the dolomite track to the gliding club, 15 -20 mins or the harder more direct route (clearly marked) to the cairn, up and round past the quarry. Take-off is about 50m past the cairn (408m) in the natural shallow hollow just off the path. The area used by hang gliders to rig and set up is quite noticeable as a rectangle of grass, where the heather has been worn away. |
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Presently NYSC or associated members only. Contact NYSC for details.
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NYSC (North Yorks Sail Wing Club - http://nysc.org.uk/ )
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Take off : 55.22 N; 4.3324 W - Elevation : 499 m.
Landing : 55.2158 N; 4.3125W - Elevation : 285 m.
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Drive up the farmers track to Garryhorn (old tin mine)
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Check with the farmer if its ok to fly as may be closed in spring for lambing |
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www.llsclub.org.uk |
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Take off : 53.6734 N; 2.49807 W - Elevation : 380 m.
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Local club : http://www.penninesoaringclub.org.uk/ - pennine |
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Take off : 52.0449 N; 2.34852 W - Elevation : 254 m.
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Site guide..http://www.joomla.malvern-hang.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=96&Itemid=495 |
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Local club : Malvern Hang Gliding Club |
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Take off : 54.5721 N; 3.16785 W - Elevation : 239 m.
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Take off : 53.2807 N; 2.009 W - Elevation : 507 m.
Landing : 53.2864 N; 2.0108W - Elevation : 462 m.
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This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access. |
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Local clubs : http://www.derbyshiresoaringclub.org.uk/ - Derbyshire Soaring Club http://www.peaksoaring.co.uk - Peak Soaring Association |
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Take off : 54.2418 N; 0.3569 W - Elevation : 38 m.
Landing : 54.2433 N; 0.3558W
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Sir George Cayley Sailwing Club |
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Take off : 53.234 N; 1.8283 W - Elevation : 431 m.
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This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access. |
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Take off : 50.648 N; 1.3264 W - Elevation : 139 m.
Landing : 50.6489 N; 1.3243W - Elevation : 97 m.
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Take off between the chalk pit and fence at the rear of the field depending on the strength of the wind. |
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Slope landing along the full length of ridge and the main ridge in front of take off. |
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Along the main road which runs from Carisbrooke to Chillerton. Travel through chillerton and go up the hill towards Chale. As you travel up the hill you will see a TV mast which is in front of take off on your right. At the top of the hill you will see a track. Park at the start of the track making sure you do not block the track. Then walk up track to the take off. |
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This site can become very thermic and bumpy so fly with this in mind. Beware of the power lines in the field below take off although you should not be near these as no landing in this area. Speak to an Isle of Wight Paragliding club member if unsure. Good XC site with flights to Yarmouth possible. |
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Isle of Wight Hang Gliding & Paragliding club |
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Various spots along the ridge, depending on the wind direction
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Top land or land beside carpark
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Take off : 51.6997 N; 0.8904 W - Elevation : 235 m.
Landing : 51.6968 N; 0.9013W - Elevation : 141 m.
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The launch is completely surrounded by trees, therefore caution is advised when assessing the wind strength and direction at launch. The true wind speed is extremely hard to judge. Often the wind at launch seams very light yet it's perfectly soarable. If the wind on the ground is 10 - 12mph the true wind could be 25mph. Watch the trees behind take off to try to assist in assessing the wind speed.
The take off looks more daunting than it actually is, but a committed take off is essential as it is relatively shallow and to counter the turbulence near the trees. Start your run as far back against the fence near the stile as this is the steepest part. Treat it as a nil wind launch and maintain plenty of speed as you encounter the turbulence as you clear the trees. After flying over the trees turn right and head along the corner of the ridge. |
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The site is for Dunstable HG & PG Club members only. Due to the difficult launch, this site is not recommended for the inexperienced. If the wind is off to the north the bowl to the right of launch works well. When flying south along the ridge, don’t cross the road without plenty of height as the air can be rough low down over Oakley Hill due to the cement works. Have about 750ft above take off before crossing the gap. Once past the quarries the ridge bends back into wind and works well in stronger winds, however in thermic conditions you could end up going down fast. There are lots of landing options here, best bet is to fly to the road to your left and land in the left hand field by the road. |
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Make sure you have a current air chart as there is controlled airspace above the launch. |
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Dunstable HG & PG Club |
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Take off : 55.3662 N; 2.1133 W - Elevation : 290 m.
Landing : 55.3617 N; 2.117W - Elevation : 205 m.
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4x4's only up the hill and please park out of sight behind the trees.
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This site best takes a SSW.
Beware of rotor form the trees if scratching. In stronger winds beware of the spine back and associated rotor. If flying east onto Silverton Hill do not land in the fields beneath.
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NHPC Club Contact:Gary Stenhouse Contact info available through club site |
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Take off : 53.1454 N; 1.4862 W - Elevation : 288 m.
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Take off : 51.0476 N; 4.02602 W - Elevation : 175 m.
Landing :
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 57.2303 N; 2.81823 W - Elevation : 498 m.
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www.ahpc.org.uk |
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Take off : 57.418 N; 5.6886 W - Elevation : 758 m.
Landing : 57.409 N; 5.6402W - Elevation : 108 m.
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To reach the launch, park at the main viewpoint parking area and follow the road back a short distance to the start of a track leading to the radio mast on the summit of Sgurr a Chaorachain (776m). Just beneath the radio mast compound is a large grassy area which is clear of rocks and offers plenty of space to lay out a wing prior to the committing launch over the cliffs that form the Coire a Chaorachain headwall. |
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For flights from Coire a Chaorachain it is usual to land anywhere on the open hillsides. |
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The Applecross peninsula is served by a tortuous single track road which loops off the A896 that runs between Sheildaig to the north and Lochcarron to the south. Fortunately several flying sites are centred around the Bealach na Ba and so are easily accessed by turning off the A896 at Tornapress and following the minor road for a few kilometres to the Pass itself. There is a large carpark and viewpoint at the summit of the Pass. Please do not park in the passing places. |
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In addition to the main Applecross launch of Meall Gorm, in very light conditions it is sometimes also possible to fly into the dramatic east facing Coire a Chaorachain (famous for the classic rock climb ‘The Cioch Nose’).
This offers a very spectacular flight, but should only be considered as a nil wind option. |
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This area is strongly influenced by the sea breeze which will render Coire a Chaorachain unflayable. |
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The boundary of the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) just misses out the bulk of the Applecross peninsula. This means that technically, although XC potential is severely curtailed, unlike many of the highland sites midweek flying is an option when the HRA is active. It is however still very important to note that this whole area is often busy with military traffic entering and exiting the HRA and paraglider pilots are strongly recommended to use the military NOTAM service prior to flying here. |
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Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Situation
Take off : 55.5473 N; 2.2279 W - Elevation : 404 m.
Landing : 55.5606 N; 2.2189W - Elevation : 200 m.
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From the B6351 turn left into Kilham. Follow the single-track road past Longknowe Farm and Thompson Walls. Shortly after this, take the track on the left up the hill to Elsdon Shank. It is possible to park on the right just before the barn (do not block the track) preferably, turn right at the black barn past the low cottage and through double gates to park. Those with four wheel drive may take their vehicles up the track beyond the double gates, past the side of the wood and up the fell side.
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Situated northwest of the Cheviot overlooking Kirk Yetholm, it is a large grass covered hill that takes two main wind directions - w.n.west & east. New in 2003 the XC potential of this site has not yet been fully realised. If flying the east side be aware that whilst it works well in an easterly, the sea breeze can pull the wind off to s.s.east.
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NHPC Club Contact:Gary Stenhouse Contact info available through club site |
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Take off : 51.3599 N; 1.47715 W - Elevation : 220 m.
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Grass hill with lots of space.
Hang gliders take off on the lip of the hill in front of the Gibbet; Paragliders take off l00m to the West. Rig on top, but paragliders should take off at the 'break' in the slope to avoid being pulled onto the fence and damaging it.
Note the areas being used for take off on the day and avoid flying in front of them. |
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Grass strip, long enough for hang gliders.
The ridge is huge. There is ample room for top landing both hang gliders and paragliders. Hang gliders should approach from the East in a North Westerly and from the West in a Northerly.
This ridge is one of the easiest places to slope-land a Paraglider and you should rarely need to use the bottom landing field. However the bottom landing field is available to both hang gliders and paragliders at any time.
The bottom landing field is the grass strip with a small barn at the end, which is at the foot of the hill in front of the Gibbet. Do not park any vehicles on the landing field. Park only in the lay-by next to the barn. Only park there whilst retrieving gliders/pilots. |
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From Hungerford on the A4, drive towards and through Inkpen. As you leave the village, the hill is in front of you. The road goes to the top. Last bit is gravel. Park on the gravel near the Gibbet (wooden pole with horizontal bar at the top). |
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Gets very busy on weekends.
Only open in the Summer and access restricted - see club web site.
Thermals usually stream off the hill in three places; the nose directly in front of the Gibbet, the nose to the west that is becoming covered in gorse and thorn bushes, and further west where the takeoff field meets the old woodland.
When you leave the hill it is better to fly along one of the two spurs that run either side of the valley rather than over the villages of Combe and Faccombe.
In a northerly or north-westerly wind, fly towards the east side of Andover. You can usually find a thermal to top up your height over the woods as the ground rises to the south of Hurstborne Tarrant. Avoid Linkenholt (Sinkenholt)! Follow that ridge East alongside a splendid valley to Whitchurch.
Just before Whitchurch and the A34 there is a very obvious pig farm which has proved to mark a very reliable thermal source. The pig farm is on the south west side of a wooded hill, it works because it is sheltered in a Northerly, and aimed at the sun.
After that the next thermal is usually found somewhere south of Popham. There are large wooded areas there and the thermals tend to trip from the fields upwind of the woods. The area around the junction of the A34 and the A303 also seems to be a reliable thermal source, but be careful you are close to Solent CTA.
At this point in the flight you should be aiming for Butser, which is a conspicuous hill on the horizon if you are low. The best route sticks to the high ground because it is chalky and dry - so the thermals are better. Fly around the NE corner of Solent CTA, east of New Alresford.
New Alresford has the obvious pond and is also conspicuous because the south-south-east side of the town is limited by a main road so the town has a straight edge there. This area appears to be a reliable thermal source.
Carry on past Petersfield and on towards the coast. If your timing is right you can pick up the sea breeze convergence and fly to Brighton! On light wind days it is possible to fly forward towards Hungerford or to the east or west along the ridge. |
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If bottom landing; pilots should note trees, slope of field (especially in a North Westerly), proximity of road, hedges, lines and other pilots!
The site becomes rough in any wind east of north. It can be flown in such conditions but only by very experienced pilots with at least Pilot rating.
Always fly actively; on a sunny day, if you feel yourself going up, turn away from the hill into the thermal you have just found and see how far up it takes you.
Ridge soaring close to the ground can be dangerous on a thermic site such as Combe.
Rotor is reliably found within l00m of the trees beyond the west end of the site. Don't ridge soar there. |
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Check airspace to the south for XC
Status
Combe Gibbet is now OPEN for HG and PG and closes 1st September 2011. First pilot on the hill for the season please turn the sign on the gate to open.
The site is open from 2nd February until 31st August each year. It is CLOSED from 1st September to 1st February. The definitive status is on the gate at the site. Please check the notice on the gate before flying. It is used for pheasant rearing and shooting the rest of the year. The site will be lost if you fly outside these times.
This site is restricted by our agreement with the landowner to members only (Full, Reciprocal or Guest) so non-members wishing to fly the site should obtain Guest Membership status by contacting a committee member (a phone call will do) before flying. More details on guest membership can be found on this page.
Wind Direction / Details
NW-N.
1km ridge, 95m high.
Restrictions
This site is suitable for all levels of pilot.
Sensitivity
This is one of the best XC sites in the South of England. Pilots of all experiences love to fly here. The site is of great value to the land owner because of the pheasant shooting and is closed from 1st September to 1st February. If the notice on the gates says closed then do not fly it. Please ask anyone who is ignoring the sign to stop flying immediately.
Try to avoid flying east of the Gibbet, as this is designated for use by model flyers.
Location
OS Grid Ref SU 362 623, Landranger 173, Pathfinder 1186.
BHPA Site Ref: 1.002 (for notifying mid week flying).
Leave M4 at Junction 14. Take A338 towards Hungerford. At first mini roundabout turn right. Straight over the second. Turn left at the third into Hungerford High Street. Take the first left, half way up the High Street, after going under the railway bridge. Drive onto Hungerford Common and take the first right. After 4km along a country road you will come to a T junction. Turn right then immediately left. Follow this road to the top of Combe. Turn right at the top of the hill onto the ridge track.
Parking
Park your car on the track either before or after the Gibbet. Park clear of the gate and styles – leaving space both next to and opposite the gate for emergency vehicles to turn. |
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Local club : Thames Valley HGC : http://www.tvhgc.co.uk/ |
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Take off : 50.6626 N; 1.4734 W - Elevation : 50 m.
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Check the tide! |
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Take off : 50.6692 N; 1.4874 W - Elevation : 130 m.
Landing :
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See: http://www.flywight.co.uk/ |
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Isle of Wight Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 50.7767 N; 2.8908 W - Elevation : 188 m.
Landing :
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 54.3682 N; 3.12118 W - Elevation : 722 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 52.429 N; 4.079 W - Elevation : 125 m.
Landing :
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At the northern end of the Cafe site by the boundary fence. |
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Normally on the beach at Clarach. It's also possible to land on the beach at Aberystwyth. |
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Easiest to walk up from Clarach to the north. Otherwise walk up from Aberystwyth end or use the cliff railway.
NOTE: It is absolutely forbidden to drive up to takeoff using the PRIVATE road to the top. Infringing this rule will most likely result in the site being closed. |
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Possible to do a cliff run to Borth if you manage to jump the gap over Clarach (not easy) |
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Take off : 55.3863 N; 1.79732 W - Elevation : 211 m.
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Take off : 50.6865 N; 4.0499 W - Elevation : 468 m.
Landing : 50.689 N; 4.0484W - Elevation : 375 m.
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Large North facing bowl
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Slope / top landing or anywhere on Dartmoor that isn't being used for live firing by the Royal Marines!
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A30 west from Exeter. A386 south from Sourton Cross then 2nd left up a track signposted 'granite way'. Park and walk for a mile up the path to Corn Ridge
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Easy site with good soaring and XC potential and also used for training on benign days. |
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Dartmoor Range Danger Areas to the south, active when live firing going on. Plymouth ATZ further south. |
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South Devon Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club
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Take off : 52.5659 N; 3.0252 W - Elevation : 502 m.
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Take off : 52.5617 N; 3.0231 W - Elevation : 464 m.
Landing : 52.5614 N; 3.0236W - Elevation : 464 m.
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The street , corton , lowerstoft |
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Needs to be windy to fly |
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Take off : 51.0086 N; 2.5248 W - Elevation : 169 m.
Landing : 51.0072 N; 2.5269W - Elevation : 122 m.
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IMPORTANT: CAN ONLY BE FLOWN AT WEEKENDS
ABSOLUTELY NO MID WEEK FLYING PERMITTED
Launching A fairly straight forward launch as shown on the site map.
Top Landing The top landing area is small and occasionally turbulent with a lot of sink.
It should be approached from the south-east with plenty of height.
Bottom
landing
There is no official bottom landing on this site. No deliberate top to bottoms are
permitted.
Emergency bottom landing is available in the large field on the other side of the
road.
XC Potentially there is great scope from this site for XC, however some serious
work and perhaps planning would be required to avoid airspace. Salisbury
Plain danger area is probably the first obstacle you would meet at 35 Km. This
area is permanently closed to free flyers. |
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Flying
Generally
The site is rarely visited by Wessex members but might be worth a visit to test
that XC potential.
There is also a ridge run of a mile or so in a southerly direction, height gains
are usually limited so a thermic day may assist. The site can suffer from
turbulence. |
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Directions Drive into Corton Denham village and proceed northward. The Queen’s Arms
and Post Office will be on your left. Carry on out of the village. Follow the road
along the base of the hill and around to the right. Take a right turn up the single
track road on the far side of the hill (lane to Witcombe Farm is too far). Drive to
the top of the hill.
Access Access to the site is via a stile and gate by the pine trees on the same side of
the road as the lay-by. After entering field follow the barbed wire fence around
to the left.
Parking Park in the lay-by on the right hand side. |
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General Site
Info
This is one of our least used sites due perhaps to being on the fringe of
Wessex territory.
It is also directly beneath the approach path of the main runway at RNAS
Yeovilton, hence no mid week flying. |
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Hazards As mentioned the site is directly under the approach path to RNAS Yeovilton
main runway.
Beware of the power lines. See the map for details of their locations.
Military aircraft have been known to operate in this area at weekends, be
vigilant and aware of approaching aircraft. If in doubt don’t fly.
When the wind is Westerly Corton Ridge directly In front of you is likely to
cause turbulence.
The site is flown by aeromodellers. They were there before us so be polite and
perhaps speak to them before flying to establish each others needs. |
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60ft |
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Top landing or beach |
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It's between lowerstoft and great yarmouth |
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Need to be quite windy to get good lift thermals on a good day |
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Take off : 51.1087 N; 2.2773 W - Elevation : 187 m.
Landing : 51.107 N; 2.2788W - Elevation : 159 m.
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Anywhere in the bowl facing into the prevailing wind. Paragliders should not launch directly in front of rigging hang glider pilots. Be aware that in stronger winds it may not be possible to penetrate out from the bowl. Also be aware that horses may be using the bridlepath running up the spur and may be spooked by inflating gliders. |
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Bottom landing is only possible if the field below take-off is not in crop. If a disaster happens and you do land in the crops walk out causing the minimum amount of damage and apologise to the farmer at Wood Farm. On a paraglider there is plenty of space to land within the bowl area, but take care to avoid the small tree plantation at the very bottom.
Top landing:
Can be difficult on a hang glider as the space is restricted. Land on the spur to the west in a SW-WSW wind or just behind the bowl in a S wind. Do not leave your glider in a place where it becomes an obstruction to others trying to land. Do not worry any farm animals that may be in the field. Paragliders can land in the bowl area. Be aware of the barbed wire fence and the numerous thorny bushes in the bowl. Do not land in any other top field or in Spencers Bowl. |
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There are two ways to reach this site with the first being much kinder to your car given the current state of the track that runs across the top of the Downs.
From Mere follow the B3092 in a NE direction out of town and up a steep hill for about 1.5 miles. At a gravel parking area turn sharp left onto a cinder track heading WNW. After half a mile you will pass the collection of gates where the access to the Rifle Range Site can be found on the left. A further 400m will bring you to the stile just before the aerial, again on your left. Park and walk across the field to a gate from where you can clearly see the flying bowl.
Leave Frome going south on the B3092. Two miles after Maiden Bradley, turn left, immediately after the Red Lion pub, into Long Lane. (The Red Lion is under the red circle.) Follow the main track for about two miles until you see a water works site with a large aerial in a field to the right. Access to the site is along the small track to the works and then through a gate to the left. Close all gates.
It is the bowl next to the rifle range. |
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Park on the main track, without blocking it or the gates into the surrounding fields. Do not drive into any of the fields. |
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Can be difficult to get away from as you have to commit to leaving at a lower height than is usual. Be aware of the Salisbury Plain ranges which are 7 miles to the NE. Beware of the wild-life park at Longleat, 4 miles to the N. |
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Take off : 50.7965 N; 2.51362 W - Elevation : 201 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.5685 N; 4.0761 W - Elevation : 429 m.
Landing : 50.569 N; 4.0839W - Elevation : 330 m.
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Good, but beware large boulders.
Local Flying
Tor is not very steep, so dynamic lift is limited.
XC Flying
Excellent potential. But read the Safety Warnings if crossing Dartmoor. The west face is best for XC, allowing the road across the moor to be followed to Two Bridges, Dartmeet, Ashburton and beyond. XC from the north face quickly meets the sea. The northwest corner is rocky and difficult. The south face is quite shallow, making soaring difficult, but good for training.
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Good , but beware boulders.
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Leave Tavistock road on the B3357 toward Princetown. For the west and north faces, as the road leaves the fields on the steep part of the hill, turn left and pass a barn which is just visible from the main road. Follow the road for about 400 metres to the Westerly site, or a mile for the northerly site.
The Southerly site is used for training, parking at the top of the hill on the main road, in the car park on the right.
Parking
Do not park more than 15 metres from the road or track. |
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Site is good for several wind directions:
NNW to NNE, WSW to NW, SSE to SSW (for training) |
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Hang Gliders - This site can be rough at any time, but especially in strong winds - 22mph or greater. Modern Hang gliders are difficult to land on the west face.
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Dartmoor
Flying on Dartmoor is controlled by law, permission to do so has to be granted by the Dartmoor National Parks Authority. South Devon HG & PG Club has a licence to fly, only on designated sites for it's members. The club has been authorised to control Hang Gliding and Paragliding on the moor.
Anyone wishing to do so must be a member of the club, ( full or temporary ) and also a member of the BHPA with current third party insurance.
Dartmoor is not only a military training area, but also a designated DANGER AREA from ground level to 10,000 feet.
DO NOT CROSS areas bounded by Range Marker Boards when red flags are flying from nearby high points.
DO NOT PICK UP any unidentified objects.
Keep a sharp lookout for low flying aircraft, particularly during the week.
It can be a very long and lonely walk out, especially for Hang Glider pilots. Advise others of your intentions, always carry map, compass and water. Dartmoor can be an unforgiving environment.
Areas to Avoid
Dartmoor National Park have supplied information of areas in which they would like us to avoid landing ( except in true emergency), or crossing on foot away from established paths. Overflying is not a problem.
The following are National Nature Conservency and other conservation areas.
Avoid at all times
Wistmans Wood/Longaford Newtake 2km North of Two Bridges East of West Dart River for 1km ,1km North of B3212 to 3 km North of B3212
Black-a-tor Copse NE side of West Okement river 1Km East of Corn Ridge
Piles Copse 5km N of Ivybridge 1km sq approx 642611 to 649622
Enclosed areas of Huntingdon Warren 1 km NW of Avon Reservoir
Rocky areas of Cox Tor
The above would seem to be areas which would need to be avoided on safety grounds in any case.
To avoid rare ground nesting birds - from March 1st to 15 July
Only the Cut Hill/Black Hill area is a likely potential landing site, the others are not likely to be chosen if other options are available.
Tavy Cleave
Steeperton Tor 2km SSW of Belstone (Oke Tor) ridge, just within the top 50 vertical feet contour
Headland Warren This is already an avoidance area between Grimspound and the Warren Inn, downwind of King Tor
Cut Hill/Black Hill, area to E, NE and SE of Fur Tor (Wading birds) about 12 sq Km in total, This is downwind, 7 km SW of Sourton
Keep away from where waders might nest.
Swell Tor Quarries 3km West of Princetown, quarries and 100m around. |
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Firing Ranges and Coastguard Contacts
Dartmoor Firing Range Tapes 0800 4584868
Dartmoor Firing Ranges, Okehampton 01837 52241 ext 3210
Tregantle Firing Range 01752 822516 or 07817028790
Coast Guard, North Coast 01792 366534
Coast Guard, South Coast 01305 760439
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Take off : 56.5197 N; 3.79677 W - Elevation : 540 m.
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Take off : 56.7771 N; 3.0448 W - Elevation : 471 m.
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Take off : 54.8299 N; 6.88717 W - Elevation : 415 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 57.1371 N; 2.77321 W - Elevation : 470 m.
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Take off : 57.3285 N; 4.3274 W - Elevation : 374 m.
Landing : 57.3302 N; 4.3231W - Elevation : 239 m.
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The cliff top launch is committing and presents a number of obvious hazards – be careful and don’t scrape too close to the rocks! |
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Bottom landing next to the road. |
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Creag nan Clag is a conglomerate cliff that lies above the minor road running between Loch Duntelchaig and Loch Ruthven, just south of Inverness. The easiest approach is to park at the roadside (just after a cattle grid, when approaching from the north off the B862) and to head directly up heathery slopes on the right hand edge of the crags. |
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Both the cliff itself and the more gentle northerly slopes can be flown. |
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Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 51.1013 N; 1.13989 E - Elevation : 146 m.
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You must be a DFHGC member and phone the Channel Tunnel before flying this site. Failure to do so may lead to arrest or being shot at!
Take off is tricky because it is very steep and has a barbed wire fence close by. |
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Bottom landing is safe.
Slope landing is OK. Top landing must be as advised in the site guide - rotor has led to a number of serious injuries for the unwary! |
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Please join the club and read the site guide. This is a very sensitive site due to the proximity to the Channel Tunnel. |
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Local club : http://www.dfhgc.org - Dover and Folkestone Hang Gliding club |
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Take off : 54.7276 N; 1.25077 W - Elevation : 14 m.
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Take off : 54.4225 N; 1.1766 W - Elevation : 397 m.
Landing : 54.4223 N; 1.1926W - Elevation : 281 m.
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200 meter walk up side take off |
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landing at model no problem |
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Take off : 52.0857 N; 2.1396 W - Elevation : 17 m.
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Take off : 52.9195 N; 1.3419 E - Elevation : 27 m.
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Local club : http://www.flynorfolk.co.uk/ - North Norfolk Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 51.2957 N; 2.87929 W - Elevation : 145 m.
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 54.7018 N; 2.5259 W - Elevation : 530 m.
Landing : 54.6851 N; 2.542W - Elevation : 225 m.
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Northumbria Hangliding and Paragliding Club |
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The Fox in Ousby (good food & camping) |
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Take off : 53.1802 N; 1.83687 W - Elevation : 347 m.
Landing : 53.1802 N; 1.83687W - Elevation : 347 m.
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This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access. |
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Take off : 50.6662 N; 1.11 W - Elevation : 24 m.
Landing : 50.6619 N; 1.1329W
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Is on the south side of the road leading up to culver cliff. Go past the fort and take the turning to the second car park field. |
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Top landing to the right of car park.
Beach: Check the state of the tide before you fly. Land on the beach near yaverland car park or on top in the lower car park overflow field next to the sailing club compound. |
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Follow the road to culver cliff and take off is between the culver fort and Culver haven inn. See map. |
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Site closed 1 March - 14 July.(Use lower Yaverland take off and maintain 100ft above cliff). |
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Site closed from 1 March - 14 July.(Use lower Yaverland take off and maintain 100ft above cliff) |
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Isle of Wight Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club |
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Culver haven Inn, Sandown Zoo |
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Take off : 53.2695 N; 1.61092 W - Elevation : 305 m.
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Tricky, experienced pilots only |
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Very tricky, excellent XC site but landing options are limited |
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Derbyshire Soaring Club
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Take off : 53.3442 N; 1.8697 W - Elevation : 432 m.
Landing : 53.3432 N; 1.8713W - Elevation : 417 m.
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Take off : 54.5264 N; 3.20503 W - Elevation : 717 m.
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Take off : 50.8857 N; 0.21296 W - Elevation : 193 m.
Landing : 50.89 N; 0.2178W - Elevation : 65 m.
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This site has a half-mile NW ridge, leading westwards to a N facing bowl with a NE spur, followed by a 2 mile N ridge (more a series of bowls) to Truleigh Hill. To avoid congestion problems consider using Firle, Ditchling or Truleigh as an alternative. |
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3500 ft to the north, and FL55 to the south |
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Local club : Southern Hang Gliding Club : http://www.shgc.org.uk/ |
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Take off : 50.9535 N; 0.821517 W - Elevation : 221 m.
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Take off : 52.4428 N; 3.8606 W - Elevation : 423 m.
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Used by local flying school which should be given preference |
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Mid Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 50.9033 N; 0.109698 W - Elevation : 222 m.
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Ditchling is a north-facing bowl which also has a good north-westerly take-off. The walk from car park to take-off is about 500m. There is a ridge run 7k east to Offham and 2k west to the Jack & Jill windmills at Clayton. In thermic conditions this may be extended a further 2k by crossing to Wolstonbury Hill, with an easy downwind flight to Newtimber and the Dyke ridge beyond. Ditchling is a good thermal soaring site with very good potential for access to sea breeze fronts. |
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London TMA directly overhead at 3500 ft msl |
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Local club : Southern Hang Gliding Club : http://www.shgc.org.uk/ |
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Take off : 50.7648 N; 4.58962 W - Elevation : 78 m.
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Local club : http://www.autotechrobotics.demon.co.uk/ - South Devon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 54.2516 N; 2.26247 W - Elevation : 515 m.
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Take off : 51.2545 N; 2.72085 W - Elevation : 253 m.
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Local club : http://www.avonhgpg.co.uk/ - Avon HG and PG Club |
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Take off : 55.5133 N; 5.3475 W - Elevation : 31 m.
Landing : 55.5136 N; 5.3503W - Elevation : 4 m.
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Access may be restricted during lambing. If in any doubt ask at the farmhouse at grid NR 891 291. |
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Take off : 55.5569 N; 3.6816 W - Elevation : 468 m.
Landing : 55.5572 N; 3.6946W - Elevation : 315 m.
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Launch anywhere on the hill - above the first ridge is the usual position. |
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Plenty of top landing options.
Land in the field at bottom of the hill (beware boggy ground). Alternative is to overfly the road and land near the car parking area.bottom field or across the road.
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At the normal Tinto crossroads turn south and continue for one mile. Stop at the first cattle grid. |
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Some turbulence on NW shoulder. Boggy ground in bottom field. |
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Airspace Class D 5500ft |
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LLSC : http://www.llsclub.org.uk/pages/Dungavel/?name=Dungavel |
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Take off : 51.8734 N; 0.5382 W - Elevation : 192 m.
Landing : 51.8749 N; 0.5406W - Elevation : 160 m.
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Plenty of top and slope landing opportunities as well as the bottom landing field. Do not land in the London Gliding Club field unless in an emergency. |
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Sailplanes also share the ridge. They often make approaches over the landing field as do the tug aeroplanes |
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This site is in class D airspace. It is illegal to fly here unless you are a member of the Dunstable HG & PG Club and have signed the paperwork having had a brief from a club coach. |
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Local club : Dunstable HG and PG Club |
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The Chilterns' Gateway Centre is a National Trust centre that serves food and has a shop. It can be seen from take off if you look south. The Downs make for a pleasant walk for the family. Whipsnade Wild Animal Park is nearby for those blown out days. |
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Take off : 51.8749 N; 0.538117 E - Elevation : 61 m.
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Take off : 51.7646 N; 0.583867 E - Elevation : 30 m.
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Take off : 54.7861 N; 1.3095 W - Elevation : 18 m.
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Local club : http://www.nysc.org.uk/ - North Yorks Sailwing Club |
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Take off : 50.732 N; 3.2499 W - Elevation : 238 m.
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 55.4406 N; 1.94941 W - Elevation : 214 m.
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A small grassy hill with good access, very good take off areas. |
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Excellent bottom landing fields (large, grassed )this gives you a safe feeling when flying. |
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A697 north to Powburn, Northumberland.
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A safe site to fly for hangglidng & paragliding, generally a sea breeze type of site XC's have been achieved in the right conditions. The very large grassed landng areas make you feel very relaxed when flying this site.
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The hill is part of a spined back ridge so beware of strong winds if blown back (rotor)
beware of strong sea breeze's
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Notam site for mid week flying (low flying jets)
Contact the Club before flying full details on their website. |
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NHPC Club Contact:Gary Stenhouse Contact info available through club site |
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The Cheviot Hills are beautiful unspoilt countryside affording very pleasant walking. |
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Take off : 56.2423 N; 3.2211 W - Elevation : 421 m.
Landing : 56.2487 N; 3.1723W - Elevation : 64 m.
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Take off : 51.7465 N; 3.20364 W - Elevation : 442 m.
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A 100m carry along the NE track to take-off. The take-off area is large and flat, and the hill has a nice rounded front. Take care not to stumble in the subsidence cracks near take-off. They can be obscured by ground cover. |
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The top landing area (A) is large, flat and free from any real obstructions. There is also a large flat shoulder to the north of take-off. This can be turbulent if the wind is off to the South.
There is no suitable bottom landing field. Paraglider pilots can slope land on the front of the hill, but should be aware of the rough nature of the ground. Hang glider pilots should make an early decision to land on the north shoulder, if they can not gain sufficient height to top land. |
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From the A465 |
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Quite a nice site to fly when conditions are soarable. Wave is not uncommon, and good height gains are possible even in winter. Can be a good alternative to Pandy.
Watch out for subsidence cracks near take-off. |
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SE Wales club : http://www.sewhgpgc.co.uk |
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Take off : 53.1911 N; 1.92662 W - Elevation : 387 m.
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Take off : 53.1277 N; 4.1022 W - Elevation : 431 m.
Landing : 53.1286 N; 4.107W - Elevation : 290 m.
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Take off : 54.2176 N; 2.98841 W - Elevation : 149 m.
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Take off : 53.2962 N; 1.6968 W - Elevation : 365 m.
Landing : 53.2979 N; 1.6968W - Elevation : 393 m.
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Grass take-off. Small ridge meaning low ground proximity after launch and narrow range of suitable wind speeds. |
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Risky. Narrow landing below launch - power cables, stone walls. |
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A site that needs considerable caution. Looks benign but can be rough immediately after take-off. Good XC potential for experienced pilots. Unsuitable for ridge soaring. |
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Summer thermals can be very strong and rough. |
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Derbyshire Soaring Club |
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Barrel pub is 300m from take-off. |
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Take off : 50.716 N; 2.779 W - Elevation : 35 m.
Landing : 50.7149 N; 2.7791W - Elevation : 10 m.
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TO is just up the hill on the cliff west of the car park by the beach. Can be difficult getting the wing up in the rotor. |
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BL: On the beach if the tide is out.
TL: somewhere back away from the edge because of rotor. |
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Eype is just off the A35 near Bridport. Head down to the bottom car park by the beach and park there. Put your money in the honesty box if there's no car park attendant. |
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Beware of rotor just behind the lift band. |
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Take off : 52.6845 N; 4.0522 W - Elevation : 244 m.
Landing : 52.6954 N; 4.057W - Elevation : 2 m.
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Please make your first visit with a Fairbourne regular and park very near to the wall by the road and don’t drive to the front of the site |
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On the beach |
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Strictly only for use by members of the Mid Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. With past problems there is the real potential to lose the site if people don't respect this condition of use. Please be courteous to any potential landowner or farm worker you meet near the site. |
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Mid Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 51.8603 N; 3.627 W - Elevation : 700 m.
Landing : 51.8788 N; 3.6167W - Elevation : 345 m.
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Lots of room on top of hill |
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Bottom landing is possible at the bottom of the bowl and below SW takoff. beware of the gully when landing by the layby |
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M4 Jct 45 drive up swansea valley on A4067 past Dan Yr Ogof and over the pass. Descend until the cray reservoiris on the left. Park in the layby on the right next to the disused bridge. |
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Very friendly site with a wonderful TTB, excellent XC in all directions |
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Curl over and rotor can be encountered behind the bowl. rocks behind the SW takoff have caused injuries. Use military freephone in the week. |
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Contact committee member for key to track, or walk up. Site is closed from april 15 to May 10 each year. |
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South west wales soaring club |
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Take off : 54.2196 N; 2.71017 W - Elevation : 154 m.
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Take off : 52.1125 N; 3.9729 W - Elevation : 346 m.
Landing : 52.1102 N; 3.9701W - Elevation : 211 m.
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Take off : 50.7403 N; 3.14382 W - Elevation : 203 m.
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 57.6109 N; 5.1037 W - Elevation : 924 m.
Landing : 57.5811 N; 5.0699W - Elevation : 151 m.
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From the parking spot head over the main road to a track just next to the roundabout where the A832 meets the A890. After a short distance, turn right at a signpost leading to the hill path. Follow this path to where it crosses the Allt Achadh na Sine and then follow the stream uphill before branching off to take a more direct line up the hillside towards Creagan nan Laogh. Launch options are plentiful here on the slopes looking back towards Acnasheen. For those wishing to visit the summit, it’s easiest to continue northwards, descending slightly, before another short climb up to the summit ridge of Fionn Bheinn. |
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A convenient landing spot can be found just on the eastern side of the village of Acnasheen on what remains of the old road, but it is possible to land pretty much anywhere in this area providing care is taken not to disturb livestock.
If you are not landing on the old road, beware of the very boggy ground in places and watch out for the power cables that run alongside the main road. |
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From the A835 (Tore to Ullapool road) turn left onto the A832 just after the village of Garve. On entering Achnasheen, turn left to reach a parking area in the centre of the village beside the small village pond. |
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Despite offering great views of the Torridon Hills and the Fannichs, Fionn Bheinn is often dismissed as a relatively unexciting mountain perhaps due to the rather tedious approach. Nevertheless, the grassy terrain means that it’s possible to launch right next to the summit trig point at 933m and the long approach walk is soon forgotten when on a glide back towards Glen Carron. For those not interested in visiting the summit, a more attractive proposition may be simply to walk part way up and launch from Creagan nan Laogh, the high point of the extensive south facing slopes above Achnasheen.
As with the slopes of the more popular Beinn na Feusaige further along Glen Carron, this site is best flown in a light southerly wind. A flight from the summit of Fionn Bheinn will require very light or nil wind conditions and it is worth noting that the wind direction at summit level may be noticeably different to that out in the main valley where there is often a more easterly airflow along the valley. |
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Achnasheen lies right in the middle Scotland, midway between the east and west coasts and conditions here can be difficult to predict here as the glen is open to sea breezes which can push in from either coast.
It’s also worth noting that the weather station at Loch Glasscarnoch just to the north (see www.xcweather.co.uk) does not necessarily give a good indication of what conditions will be like in the Glen Carron valley. |
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All of Glen Carron, including Fionn Bheinn, is in the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) and midweek flying is subject to strict airspace restrictions. |
| People to contact : |
Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. |
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Take off : 50.8338 N; 0.0844 E - Elevation : 165 m.
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Firle is a north facing bowl adjacent to the top car park above Firle village. It provides flying access to the northerly section of the Firle ridge and the northwesterly section of ridge beyond Beddingham as well as the northeasterly Bo Peep ridge. |
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FL 55 |
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Local club : Southern Hang Gliding Club : http://www.shgc.org.uk/ |
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Take off : 55.3274 N; 7.33602 W - Elevation : 86 m.
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Take off : 51.1463 N; 2.90076 W - Elevation : 55 m.
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Bottom landing: Any of the fields at the bottom. Land owner requests we avoid frightening stock & landing in crops. To
retrieve, drive down the road left of takeoff.
Top landing:At takeoff but not recommended, the top is only narrow with power lines and a main road immediately
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Directions
Five miles east of Bridgwater on A39 to Glastonbury. After Bawdrip, look for the Toby Inn on the left,
immediately after on the left is Pococks Tearooms. Takeoff is through the gate opposite.
Parking - 100 yds further on the right is a turning, park on the verge of this road. |
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The site can be very thermic, but is small. XCs have been done from here.
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Hazards
The dangers of flying in strong conditions are obvious. Be aware of a very busy main road and power
cables behind takeoff.
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Take the retrieve/parking road (next right), take first two right turns into the village of Stawell. (Half way
through the village on the right.) |
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 57.5004 N; 2.71747 W - Elevation : 339 m.
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Take off : 57.68 N; 1.9926 W - Elevation : 11 m.
Landing : 57.6794 N; 1.9894W - Elevation : 7 m.
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From the base of the sand dunes, kite your wing up and launch left or right.
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On the beach.
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Head for the beach after entering Fraserburgh. Turn right at the Tesco's roundabout. Park and walk through on to the beach.
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Works in a Northerly wind. Can get very windy on the exposed Northern Coast.
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Open, unrestricted.
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The Moray coastline.
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Take off : 51.7096 N; 2.29962 W - Elevation : 227 m.
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Local club : http://www.avonhgpg.co.uk/ - Avon HG and PG Club |
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Take off : 56.688 N; 5.39337 W - Elevation : 240 m.
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Take off : 56.1114 N; 4.0763 W - Elevation : 274 m.
Landing : 56.118 N; 4.0741W - Elevation : 92 m.
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Gargunnock ridge can experience sudden wind increases due to wave in certain conditions |
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Possible to go S on an XC but there are airspace restrictions. |
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http://www.ochilspgc.org.uk/ |
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Take off : 51.5443 N; 3.28049 W - Elevation : 196 m.
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here are two take-off areas, Southeast and East. Access to both is by foot only, a long hard carry up. Beware of rotor behind the East take-off. |
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The top landing area (A) is quite large and fairly flat. But the steep slope of the front of the hill makes paraglider slope landings difficult.
The bottom landing field (B) is on the East side, and can be difficult to reach if winds are off to the North. This is especially true for paragliders. Low power cables run through the middle of the undulating bottom landing field, and along the road. Do not pass gliders over the hedge, the owner lives in the adjacent farm. Please carry gliders out via the farm track. |
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By minor roads from Pentyrch.
Parking: Turn right onto the narrow road that runs along the base of the hill, and park in the lay-by. This road is subject to subsidence, and is sometimes inaccessible from Gwaelod-y-Garth. Carry up the SE side of the hill (quite steep). |
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This site is rarely flown and has limited capacity, a maximum of two gliders soaring at any one time. The site can provide pleasant flying in light evening winds, but in strong winds can be turbulent behind the trees and quarries.
Do not land in fields on the Southeast side.
Open site - This site may be flown by suitably insured visiting hang glider & paraglider pilots. |
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The bottom landing field is tricky, and well worth a pre flight visit. |
| People to contact : |
SE Wales club : http://www.sewhgpgc.co.uk
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Local School, http://www.paraglide.co.uk |
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Axis paragliding and paramotoring
Local School, http://www.paraglide.co.uk |
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Take off : 56.0672 N; 4.747 W - Elevation : 350 m.
Landing : 56.059 N; 4.7435W - Elevation : 122 m.
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Walk up to the right hand side of the tree plantation |
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This site is very close to a major military base. There is airspace just to the West of this site. Look at an airmap before you go.
This site may be closed during lambing in spring. Check with the club or the local farmers before flying
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www.llsclub.org.uk |
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Take off : 53.0905 N; 3.9991 W - Elevation : 428 m.
Landing : 53.0842 N; 4.0002W - Elevation : 278 m.
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Take off : 55.6259 N; 5.1917 W - Elevation : 852 m.
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There are two take off areas both about 50ft below the top. One 50m north of the trig point and one 50m south. The north take off splits either side of a ridge taking N & W. The south take off is similar, taking SE & SW. The west take of is not for the faint hearted it is possible to take off E or NE only in snow because of the lack of grass here to cover the sharp granite. |
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It is possible to land in Corrie on the large grassy area next to Sandstone Quay or in Corrie Hotel beer garden if it's not too busy. Landing areas are good in Brodick: the beach and a large grass area next to shops. |
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Flying Fever |
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Take off : 49.422 N; 2.623 W - Elevation : 57 m.
Landing : 49.4222 N; 2.6228W - Elevation : 81 m.
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160 degrees to 180 degrees. |
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No bottom landing. Land back in take off field.
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On Le Coemil off Route De La Palloterie in St Pierre Du Bois Parish. Entrance to site is a locked gate.
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Privately owned. Landowner's permission required. Get gate key from a Guersey Paragliding Club member. Do not land near the goat that lives in th efield to avoid scaring it.
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Can develop rotor if wind increases. Also easy to be blown backwards here if wind increases only slightly.
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All class 'A' airspace. Flying with prior permission of the airport only. Flyers need to be members of the Guernsey Paragliding Club and Guernsey resident, or (if visiting) accompanied by a GPC member and be prior registered with airport via the GPC (prior registration takes approx 2 weeks). Max altitude allowed is 60 metres above take off due to proximity of airport. No XCs allowed. |
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Guernsey Paragliding Club.
paragliding@cwgsy.net |
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www.visitguernsey.com
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Take off : 54.5767 N; 3.0405 W - Elevation : 539 m.
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Take off : 54.4519 N; 3.10318 W - Elevation : 520 m.
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Take off : 53.3297 N; 3.8568 W - Elevation : 140 m.
Landing : 53.3235 N; 3.8535W
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Take off : 51.2869 N; 0.0214667 W - Elevation : 212 m.
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Take off : 54.203 N; 2.47857 W - Elevation : 583 m.
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Take off : 49.2496 N; 2.2071 W - Elevation : 62 m.
Landing : 49.2503 N; 2.2083W - Elevation : 71 m.
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N'Easterly. From the clay pigeon range. |
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Top landing on the clay pigeon range
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Many hours were done here in the early days of Hang gliding in Jersey - 1976 onwards.
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Take off : 54.5215 N; 3.39978 W - Elevation : 225 m.
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Take off : 52.851 N; 3.2078 W - Elevation : 390 m.
Landing : 52.8464 N; 3.20562W - Elevation : 229 m.
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Take off : 54.5418 N; 3.60287 W - Elevation : 18 m.
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Take off : 50.9522 N; 2.74322 W - Elevation : 119 m.
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Local club : http://www.dscondors.co.uk/ - Devon and Somerset Condors |
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Take off : 50.9144 N; 2.2205 W - Elevation : 150 m.
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Take off : 53.7586 N; 2.29429 W - Elevation : 333 m.
Landing :
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Local club : http://www.penninesoaringclub.org.uk/ - pennine |
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Take off : 51.7792 N; 2.256 W - Elevation : 204 m.
Landing : 51.7776 N; 2.2572W - Elevation : 153 m.
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Take off : 50.9606 N; 0.868017 W - Elevation : 159 m.
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Take off : 54.1457 N; 2.09523 W - Elevation : 363 m.
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Take off : 52.0168 N; 3.10905 W - Elevation : 656 m.
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Local club : http://www.sewhgpgc.co.uk/ - SE Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 55.1378 N; 6.88723 W - Elevation : 171 m.
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Take off : 51.8883 N; 3.5814 W - Elevation : 550 m.
Landing : 51.8894 N; 3.5819W - Elevation : 550 m.
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Take-off and Landing
There is plenty of room for taking off at either end of the quarry but the slope at the south end is of a gentler gradient and therefore easier to manage in strong conditions. |
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Top landing in front of the wall is quite tricky for hangliders but it is okay to land behind the wall if necessary(except behind the quarry where turbulence may be encountered).
Hanglider pilots may bottom land on the flat area next to the track on the north side of the road. |
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From M4 J45, drive all the way up the Swansea valley on the A4067 passing the Dan Yr Ogof Showcaves and up over the mountain pass. As you pass the Cray Reservoir on your left , you will see a right-turning signposted to Heol Senni. Turn here and continue for just over 2km and turn right up a stony track just after the cattle grid. Park in a space clear of the track and walk up the hill. Hanglider pilots are recommended to drive as far along the track as possible as the carry-up is easier from the south end of the hill. |
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An excellent site for thermalling and crosscountry flying over friendly terrain.
The ridge itself is fairly short and can get a bit crowded in light soaring conditions. |
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In strong conditions, beware the dry stone wall and barbed wire fence behind take-off. A few gilders have been damaged here over the years.
The bottom landing area below the hill slopes away deceptively.
Low flying military aircraft frequent the area during the week – Use the freephone service! |
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This is a fairly sensitive site. Share vehicles wherever possible. Do not disturb livestock. Peregrine falcons are known to nest in the quarry and must be given space during the spring breeding season. |
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South West Wales Soaring Club
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Take off : 55.5009 N; 1.8767 W - Elevation : 247 m.
Landing : 55.4965 N; 1.8848W - Elevation : 133 m.
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Take off, very small area with a fence 15m behind ! (PG's) best to take off lower down to the south of the ridge
HG's - this is a very steep ridge with strong lift make sure you get your nose down & your wings level before taking off !
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Take care if top landing behind the walled section there is rotor. Don't go down in the trees. The trees produce rotor and turbulence in a strong westerly.
Bottom landing (HG) the field slopes down into wind ! best to come in as low as possible as to avoid over shooting.
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From the A697 at Powburn head north towards Wooler. At the sawmill turn right onto the B6346. Follow this to a T junction and turn left. This road will bring you beneath Old Bewick. Then either:
a) Just past a large stone barn, turn right at a row of cottages and follow a rutted lane through gates past the parking area for Old Bewick to the lane's end. Follow the path as marked on the map (1) or;
b) Continue along the road for ½ mile and turn right up a lane signposted `Bewick Folly'. Drive through the farm with the barns on your left, stop at the double gates just past the last of the buildings. Park here or continue (4x4 recommended) through the double gates and drive across the field (fence on your right) park at the next gate and walk up.
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A long escarpment on the eastern side of the Glendale Valley, 2/3 of which is forested. A rock covered face with heather and grass. Works best in westerly wind but will take a bit of south.
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NHPC Club Contact:Gary Stenhouse Contact info available through club site |
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Take off : 49.4756 N; 2.4477 W - Elevation : 28 m.
Landing : 49.479 N; 2.4497W - Elevation : 6 m.
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North Easterly facing ridge. Use flat fields on ridge top to the South of Shell Beach.
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Land on edge of sand dunes behind Shell Beach.
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By Herm Ferry from Guernsey then walk to take off site. No cars allowed on Ferry or on Herm Island.
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Seek permission of Herm tenant first before any day's flying. No flying to South of Belvoir Bay.
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All class 'A' airspace. Flying with prior permission of the airport only. Flyers need to be members of the Guernsey Paragliding Club and Guernsey resident, or (if visiting) accompanied by a GPC member and be prior registered with airport via the GPC (prior registration takes approx 2 weeks). Max altitude allowed is 60 metres above take off due to proximity of airport. No XCs allowed. |
| People to contact : |
Guernsey Paragliding Club.
paragliding@cwgsy.net |
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www.visitguernsey.com
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Take off : 54.3406 N; 3.26605 W - Elevation : 449 m.
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Take off : 50.7912 N; 0.14177 E - Elevation : 76 m.
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A small, steep, tree-covered bowl facing due east over the Cuckmere river valley, High And Over evokes strong emotions amongst fliers. Most either love, or hate it.
A site briefing by a suitably experienced pilot is 'highly' recommended until you get to know this site well. |
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FL 55 |
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Local club : Southern Hang Gliding Club : http://www.shgc.org.uk/ |
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Take off : 53.2171 N; 1.90711 W - Elevation : 427 m.
Landing : 53.2171 N; 1.90711W - Elevation : 427 m.
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This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access. |
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Take off : 53.191 N; 1.8496 W - Elevation : 393 m.
Landing : 53.1911 N; 1.8495W - Elevation : 394 m.
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This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access. |
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Take off : 57.6247 N; 6.28555 W - Elevation : 267 m.
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Take off : 52.6947 N; 0.8138 E - Elevation : 76 m.
Landing : 52.6946 N; 0.8141E - Elevation : 76 m.
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Winching for PG and HG. Two runways cater for all wind directions. |
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At the field |
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Local club : North Norfolk Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Take off : 55.8821 N; 3.2142 W - Elevation : 441 m.
Landing : 55.8856 N; 3.2151W - Elevation : 284 m.
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Both take off areas are on large grassy hill sides but also have large areas of thick gorse which can (and do) easily catch your lines. |
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The landing site is a flat, grassy area to the East of the chairlift (please have a look before you fly as it is not visible from either take off). This landing option can be turbulent in a strong SE wind. The ground to the west of the ski centre and south of the golf course offers a large but rough landing option best suited to lower airtime pilots.The golf course can be used in an emergency but beware of golfers, pack up quickly on the side of the fairway and offer your thanks and/or apologies to any golfers present.
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From the A702 just off the Edinburgh City by-pass. Travel south towards Penicuik then turn into the Midlothian Ski Centre (aka Hillend). |
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Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, Hillend is arguably one of the country's most interesting sites to fly. The site sits in the middle of Edinburgh Air Traffic Control, in order to allow flying local pilots have negotiated with ATC special arrangements to allow access to this superb site. Small soaring site with magnificent views of the capital city when flown on the north side. |
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It is essential that the first pilot at the hill calls Edinburgh Air Traffic Control to seek permission to fly. The last pilot must also call to close the permission.
Call 0131 333 6239 and state you are a Paraglider or Hang-glider pilot requesting permission to fly Hillend Paragliding zone. You should be given height clearance and asked for a contact mobile telephone number.
Occasionally permission is refused (poor visibility, special flight plans etc) please do not be tempted to fly anyway as you can be seen from the control tower. If you have any doubts, it is a good idea to seek permission from ATC before you walk up the hill. |
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Scottish Mountain Paragliding Club : http://www.smpc.highcloudbase.com/ |
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Take off : 53.5318 N; 1.84987 W - Elevation : 492 m.
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Take off : 54.3345 N; 0.701067 W - Elevation : 231 m.
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Take off : 54.7724 N; 1.3065 W - Elevation : 31 m.
Landing : 54.7723 N; 1.3065W - Elevation : 31 m.
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Yoden fisheries in Horden (nice bit of fish after a days flying). |
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Take off : 55.4888 N; 2.32372 W - Elevation : 390 m.
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Take off : 55.5487 N; 2.05052 W - Elevation : 253 m.
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Take off : 54.1564 N; 2.93478 W - Elevation : 55 m.
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Take off : 52.162 N; 3.3425 W - Elevation : 422 m.
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Site guide..http://www.joomla.malvern-hang.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=496 |
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Take off : 49.4252 N; 2.5724 W - Elevation : 64 m.
Landing : 49.4257 N; 2.5721W - Elevation : 85 m.
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180 degrees to 230 degrees.
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No bottom landing. Only top landing available. Avoid fields with cattle or horses nearby.
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In St Martin's Parish. Park at vinery off 'Longtrac' and walk from there.
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Large cliff soarable bay site but with no bottom landing.
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Can produce rotor on take off if wind is crossed.
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All class 'A' airspace. Flying with prior permission of the airport only. Flyers need to be members of the Guernsey Paragliding Club and Guernsey resident, or (if visiting) accompanied by a GPC member and be prior registered with airport via the GPC (prior registration takes approx 2 weeks). Max altitude allowed is 60 metres above take off due to proximity of airport. No XCs allowed.
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Guernsey Paragliding Club.
paragliding@cwgsy.net |
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Take off : 50.6358 N; 1.4154 W - Elevation : 10 m.
Landing : 50.636 N; 1.4154W - Elevation : 10 m.
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This is a narrow field just to the East of the Isle of Wight Pearl. Do not enter the IW Pearl property. Park on the grass verge by the road. There is a footpath that runs along the hedge to the cliff edge. At the end turn left, and you're in the field. Take off is best at the far end of the field.
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Top land or land on beach. Check state of tide. There may be Buffalo in the field behind take off - but we are assured that they are friendly !!!
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Along the Military road find the Isle of Wight pearl which is approximately half was between Freshwater and Blackgang. Do not enter the IW Pearl property. Park on the grass verge by the road. There is a footpath that runs along the hedge to the cliff edge. At the end turn left, and you're in the field. |
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Check the tide |
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Isle of Wight Hang Gliding & Paragliding site |
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Grange farm camp site next to take off field |
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Take off : 49.2363 N; 2.0794 W - Elevation : 77 m.
Landing : 49.236 N; 2.0793W - Elevation : 100 m.
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Northerly wind. Very scenic. Takeoff if you can be sure you will be able to top land. Fly on the wall landings possible here for HGs
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Top Landing only for hang gliders except the very slowest types. Same rocky 'beach' landing as that for Vicard i.e. avoid if at all possible. Top landing is big.
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Take off : 49.4214 N; 2.5344 W - Elevation : 78 m.
Landing : 49.4238 N; 2.5349W - Elevation : 89 m.
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135 degrees to 160 degrees. |
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No bottom landing. Land in field behind site (which can have rotor if wind off to East) or on Jerbourg Hotel lawn at rear. |
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Take the road to Jerbourg Point in St Martin's parish and park at car park there.
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Privately owned site. Must have permission of owner of Seaplane Bungalow.
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Direction of wind is critical. If wind even slightly off to East it can appear strong enough but lift will be greatly reduced and could lead to going down (no sensible bottom landing is available).
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All class 'A' airspace. Flying with prior permission of the airport only. Flyers need to be members of the Guernsey Paragliding Club and Guernsey resident, or (if visiting) accompanied by a GPC member and be prior registered with airport via the GPC (prior registration takes approx 2 weeks). Max altitude allowed is 60 metres above take off due to proximity of airport. No XCs allowed. |
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Guernsey Paragliding Club
paragliding@cwgsy.net |
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www.visitguernsey.com
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Take off : 49.4242 N; 2.5317 W - Elevation : 75 m.
Landing : 49.4257 N; 2.5321W - Elevation : 80 m.
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080 degrees to 100 degrees. Take off at view point. Take off is difficult due to fence which you have to 'hop' over with glider inflated to launch. Be careful of any spectators present to avoid accidents. |
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Top land in field to the North next to burned out old hotel. Bottom landing is possible but not recommended.
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Go to Jerbourg Point in St. Martin's Parish and park in car park there.
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All class 'A' airspace. Flying with prior permission of the airport only. Flyers need to be members of the Guernsey Paragliding Club and Guernsey resident, or (if visiting) accompanied by a GPC member and be prior registered with airport via the GPC (prior registration takes approx 2 weeks). Max altitude allowed is 60 metres above take off due to proximity of airport. No XCs allowed. |
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Guernsey Paragliding Club.
paragliding@cwgsy.net |
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Take off : 55.7433 N; 4.833 W - Elevation : 355 m.
Landing : 55.7313 N; 4.8367W - Elevation : 180 m.
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Walk N from the parking spot to the top of the hill
Wind at take off will be about double that at the car park |
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Land beside the carpark |
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2km S of Fairlie village turn E uphill on a minor road (The Moor Road). After driving uphill for approx 2km park at the cattle grids |
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This is a regulated site due the fact that it is on the edge of class D airspace (Glasgow airport) and it is close to Hunterson Nuclear Power station (aerial exclusion zone)
Please sign a copy of the Campsie agreement before flying here.
The Campsie agreement is available to all via www.llsclub.org.uk |
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www.llsclub.org.uk |
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Fins Restaurant http://www.fencebay.co.uk/restaurant.html |
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Take off : 56.9813 N; 2.50015 W - Elevation : 513 m.
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Take off : 50.6151 N; 2.1059 W - Elevation : 153 m.
Landing : 50.6112 N; 2.1116W - Elevation : 59 m.
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Emergency
Service
Access
Should it be necessary to call emergency services for an injured pilot at this
site ask for an air ambulance straight away. A road going ambulance will not
traverse the track and valuable time may be lost in re-organising an air rescue.
Directions From Wareham - Follow the A351 Wareham bypass south towards Swanage.
On the outskirts of Stoborough, 1 mile after the A352 roundabout, turn right at
the signpost to Creech / Kimmeridge (West Lane). Follow this road for a further
3.3 miles and at the brow of the hill. The road turns sharply to the left and
drops down toward Steeple. After a further mile turn right toward Kimmeridge.
Follow this road for 0.8 miles and just after the brow of the hill dropping down
towards Kimmeridge village, turn left then immediately right up the access track
through ‘Hells Gate’.
Parking is still available at the old Kingston launch site or at Encombe which
can provide a less steep walk up.
From Corfe - Follow the A351 toward Swanage. As you leave Corfe turn right
onto the B3069 toward Kingston / Worth Matravers. At Kingston, turn sharp
right past the Scott Arms, following signs to Encombe. After leaving the village,
the tree lined road opens out to fields on either side. A walkers’ car park is
available here. Cars have been broken into in this car park. Alternatively pass
the car park and turn left up a track after approx 500m.
This is a green lane. Do not wander from the ruts across the field as this can
severely upset the farmer. He has had many problems with green-laners
cutting up the field off the track and tars all vehicles with the same brush.
Beware the deep ruts - you may need a 4WD! Proceed to the top of the ridge.
Parking Official:
Park in the Quarry Car Park immediately on the left if one continues down the
hill toward Kimmeridge, and then carry up the track. Be aware that cars left in
the Quarry Car Park have been broken into so do not leave valuables behind.
Concessionary:
As a special concession, Mr Hole has been allowing pilot's cars to park neatly
along the wall behind take-off. Drive to the crest of the ridge and proceed until
you see a stile on your right. Park here.
This concession is strictly for pilots' vehicles only. Spectators must park
below and walk up. Please ensure that Mr Hole receives his £2.00 site fee on
the day to help ensure that this useful privilege is not withdrawn.
If using the Kingston parking, drive to the ridge top and park tight against the
stone wall along the ridge top (West of ‘Heavens Gate’). Close all gates. Do not
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Top Landing There is rotor in the top landing fields particularly in the first 200 yards behind
the wall. This is extremely dangerous for hang-gliders in winds above 18mph.
hang-gliders should use the Kingston top landing fields but should always be
prepared to be dropped 20 ft or more during approach. Land well back.
Paragliders should ideally land within 50m of the wall behind the stile.
Toward Swyre Head it is possible to top land in most fields if you find the wind
is dying on you. Beware, as you will almost certainly experience some degree
of rotor. Only use this option in emergencies.
Avoid landing in any cropped field or where animals are present.
Don't top land behind the rising ground to the west, due to rotor.
Bottom
Landing
The bottom landing field A slopes and can be difficult to get into on a modem
hang glider.
Beware of the power lines.
Paragliders can side land anywhere but ensure you have an into-wind beat and
watch out for badger sets etc. The bottom landing is directly out in front of
launch for paragliders.
Special
Rules
This site is normally closed for three days every fortnight during the pheasantshooting season (end October to end February). Dates are published in the
Wessex Club newsletter and on the club website.
Do not climb on the dry stone wall. Only cross at the stile behind take-off.
Do not over fly or top land in fields A and B when there are sheep in them.
Avoid flying over Smedmore House (see map) as the occupants are sensitive
about their privacy.
Ridge Runs,
XC
This site can be very thermic but, being close to the sea, height gains of more
than 1,000ft ATO are uncommon. It is possible to drop onto the Purbeck Hills
and run down to Swanage or from the Purbeck Ridge drop back toward
Studland. Be aware of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth ATZ.
From Swyre Head it is possible to fly out onto the sea cliffs and west toward
the tower or east onto St. Aldhelm’s Head. Both these adventures are quite
technical and should not be undertaken without some thought. Bottom landing
beneath the cliffs is very limited and changes in cliff angle along many
stretches of the cliff will produce areas of sink.
Flying
Generally
Despite the size of this site, it can become busy especially on light wind days
when separation is poor. Some pleasant evenings can also be had on this site
during the summer and sea breeze works well here. On rough days it can be a
good place to practice active flying. |
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Site Fee If flying from, or landing at, the normal PG take-off end of Kimmeridge, a daily
fee of £2.00 is payable to Jerry Hole at Kimmeridge Farm.
This fee must either be collected by a club member or paid to John Welch
(Flight Culture paragliding school), if present, and paid to him by the end of the
day.
If no other club member present is collecting site fees, please take
responsibility yourself.
THIS FEE MUST BE PAID IF YOU FLY, EVEN IF YOU ONLY DO A
SINGLE TOP TO BOTTOM
An additional fee of £1.00 is payable to Mr Vearncombe at 'Chaldecotts' if the
Kingston bottom landing fields to the east are used.
To find the Holes farm: drive down the hill into Kimmeridge village. As you
enter the village, a church is on your right. Look straight ahead and to the right.
The house offering B&B is the Holes farm. Pay fees here. The Hole family run
a small Cafe in Kimmeridge, just round the corner past the turn off for the farm
on the left (it’s the only Cafe in Kimmeridge, in fact its probably the only
anything in Kimmeridge) When paying your £2 daily site fee please try the Café
first as Mrs Hole or her daughter will more likely be here than the farmhouse.
To find Mr Vearncombe’s farm, drive down the hill toward Kimmeridge. At the
first sharp right hand bend drive straight ahead toward Smedmore House. Pass
to the right of Smedmore House and keep going straight ahead. The next
house on the left is Chaldecotts.
Hazards The more westerly the wind, the more turbulent the conditions. Paragliders,
especially, should be aware that this can be one of the Wessex's roughest
sites. Beware of sudden & strong venturi, stone walls, scrub and barbed wire
fences. Several gliders have been damaged on launching or landing by being
dragged onto the fences that bound the top of the site.
Look out for quick forming orographic cloud.
The westerly end of the ridge is used by aero-modellers
Accidents have resulted from pilots catching a foot in animal burrows on the
slopes.
Launching Launch from the slope beneath the stile. If the wind is off to the South or the
west adjust your launch location to best suit the direction. The slope is steep in
places, you will be pulling your wing up directly into a strong lift band. Be
prepared to be pulled off the ground before you have a chance to turn fully
when reverse launching a paraglider.
Ensure you are far enough from scrub bushes or fences to avoid harm if you
are dragged on launching. |
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General Site
Info
Kimmeridge is a cross between coastal and inland site. It is close enough to
the coast to benefit from sea breeze in summer and also far enough inland to
develop significant thermic activity. The large ridge is an elongated bowl that
gives some versatility of wind directions. The site has been used for many
years by schools for training. There are several hazards on this site and when
thermic the air can become surprisingly rough. A reasonable top land and
adequate bottom landing make it a good site for all levels of ability.
Access to the site can be difficult: it is a long hard walk up and the track ranges
from impassable to all but 4X4’s in winter to punishing even in summer.
There is scope for rewarding flying here with good height gains on thermic
days and the possibility of coastal runs.
The site was once regularly used by hang-gliders although its use is almost
exclusively limited to paragliders now. The Kingston launch was used by hanggliders. However this has been overgrown and forgotten for some time now.
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Situation
Take off : 50.6192 N; 3.82517 W - Elevation : 477 m.
Landing :
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Local club : http://www.autotechrobotics.demon.co.uk/ - South Devon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Situation
Take off : 57.2226 N; 5.4078 W - Elevation : 159 m.
Landing : 57.2242 N; 5.4122W - Elevation : 6 m.
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Takeoff can be reached by a short walk from the water tank above the houses at Ault n cruinn. there is a flat grassy area between the heather at 170m on the cliff top. the steep drop generats good lift. |
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There is a large open area at the botom with parking area. |
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The sight is located right at the side of the A87 about one hour west of inverness. |
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This sight works very well in a nw wind generating lots of lift making it easy to cross on to the five sisters where more hight can be gained |
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There is a cutting in the road whitch generats some rotor but is easly avoided by staying high when passing it. there is also a power line at the bottom of the hill runing paralell to the road. this shoulden't bother any one as it is well tucked in to the hill |
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The sight is in a restricted area mon to thu |
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Any one wishing further advice can contact my self Neil Rollings on 0seven8877five7448 |
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Situation
Take off : 54.622 N; 3.29028 W - Elevation : 254 m.
Landing :
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Situation
Take off : 57.5849 N; 2.77517 W - Elevation : 418 m.
Landing :
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Situation
Take off : 57.591 N; 4.5047 W - Elevation : 183 m.
Landing : 57.591 N; 4.5047W - Elevation : 183 m.
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Launching is possible from the car park and area immediately adjacent to it, though it will sometimes be necessary to drop down the slope a little to escape the strong compression zone. |
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This is essentially a soaring site and top landing is the best way to avoid a slog back to to the car at the end of a flight. However there are plenty of landing options down in the valley, though many fields will contain livestock or crops at certain times of year so please apply common sense when choosing where to bottom land. |
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The Knockfarrell ridge lies above the Strathpeffer valley just outside Dingwall and boasts superb views towards Ben Wyvis to the north and the Cromarty Firth to the east. This ridge is also one of the few places in this area that doesn’t require a walk-in and it’s possible to drive right up to take off where there’s ample parking.
1km after the Dingwall roundabout on the A835 (Tore to Ullapool road), turn right onto a minor road which leads uphill to a T junction. Turn right here and after approx 1.5km right again to another T junction. Take a left and then after 400m turn right onto the road/ track which soon leads to parking on the top of the ridge.
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Knockfarrell takes a northerly wind and, at just 218m above sea level, it is not a big hill so conditions do need to be reasonably strong for the site to work well.
When this site is working properly, it is possible to push well out from launch and soar the 2km stretch between the easterly end of the ridge and Blackmuir Wood to the west. The ridge is a spine back ridge (hence it’s local name ‘The Cats Back’), so beware of straying too close to the summit area in strong winds.
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The site is in the lee of Ben Wyvis to the north and, though some distance away, this can sometimes result in quite rough flying conditions. If in doubt hang around at launch and monitor conditions for a while before considering taking to the air. |
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Although not quite within it, this area lies between the HRA and the Kinloss and Lossiemouth AIAA. During weekdays a fair amount of military traffic passes close by over the Cromarty Firth en route to the Tain Range. |
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Highlands Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club |
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Situation
Take off : 49.187 N; 2.2326 W - Elevation : 43 m.
Landing : 49.1869 N; 2.2336W - Elevation : 41 m.
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Two different areas for takeoff, the first taking a westerly direction is a bit tricky an small, the second is a northerly direction takeoff and has a little more room |
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Beaches to land on when the tide is down |
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150 feet max QFE of the airport (2 miles away) |
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None |
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St.Ouens bay |
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Situation
Take off : 49.187 N; 2.2326 W - Elevation : 43 m.
Landing : 49.1869 N; 2.2337W - Elevation : 41 m.
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Ideal is NNW'ly. Northerly is OK but limits how far up the coast one can fly and get back to the main |
- Aberfoyle
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Height : 109 m.
GR : 5.97
