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Last update : Feb 8th 2010
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GPS coordinates : take off : 56°15'9" (56.2526)N; 4°18'21" (4.3061)W - Elevation : 517 m.
landing : 56°15'35" (56.26)N; 4°17'6" (4.285)W - Elevation : 134 m.
Take off : 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)



Comments : XC is possible but is quite committing because of the lack of roads and forested areas over the back of Ben Ledi
Weather hazards : na.
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
Parking :
Website : not available
Tourism  : ice cream and tartan in nearby town of Callander

history fix at nearby Rob Roy's grave

Stirling Castle
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 Situation
Take off : 56.2526 N; 4.3061 W
Landing : 56.26 N; 4.285 W
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Local weather :
from Glasgow Airport (42.88 km from the site):
  • Age : 29 min ago
  • Wind : E at 13 mph (20 km/h)
  • Visibility : 16 miles
  • Clouds : partly cloudy
  • Temp : 57F (14C)
  • Dewpt : 37F (3C)
  • Humidity : 48%
flying looks rather good though one criteria is undefined :
- wind direction : E wind is ok for flying this site
- wind speed : 5.7 m/s
- weather conditions : not given by our weather report... :(
 Leonardo flights [ ?]
No flight available in a 25 km range. Closest flight in Leonardo is from Meall Taurnie : 29.69 km away from Ben Ledi
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by waterat, 29/10/2009 : In South Westerlies (common) take off from same area but a little higher on the south ridge, land in flat fields on north shore of loch venachar
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