Chilterns & South East

Whitewool

A smooth east-facing slope soarable along its length, members-only and with a serious history.

Afton Down

Works in N NE NW

Alum Bay

Bald Hill

Works in SW W

Ballard Down

Works in SE S

Barton on Sea

Works in S

Bicester Gliding Centre (Windrushers)

Boscombe cliffs

Works in SE S SW

A few patches to launch from, can be tricky in light wind. Also a 4ft fence to hop, not hard.

Challow

Chinnor

Works in NW

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

Combe Gibbet

Works in N NW

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.

Compton Whites

Works in S SW

Dunstable

Works in SW W

Golden Ball

Works in SE S

Nice grassy takeoff

Lardon Chase

Works in E SE

Liddington

Works in SW NW

Lollingdon Hill

Works in S

Milk Hill

Works in SW

Grass covered bowl

Milk Hill White Horse

Works in SE S SW W

Monksdown

Works in N NW

The close proximity of the trees behind the road can give the illusion that the wind is stronger than it really is. Launch here is pretty straight forward. Allow enough distance between you and the top fence in case of difficulties during a launch.

Paul's Grove

Works in SW W

Rivar

Winch

Rutland Airsports

Works in N NE E SE S SW W NW

Tow launched PG and HG site - with facilities for PPG - at North Luffenham airfield

Rybury

Works in SW W NW

Approximate elevation 230m/755’ AMSL. Anywhere at the top of the hill.

Sharpenhoe

Works in NE

Solden Hill

South Cerney

Streatley Common

Works in NE E

Streatley North

Works in N

Sugar Hill

Works in SW

Taddiford gap

Works in S SW

tricky cliff take off.

Thurle Down/Streatley Warren South

Works in SE S

Uffington White Horse

Works in N NW

Westbury - Bratton Camp

Works in N NE

Bratton Camp is a large grass area with a north slope. There is NO bottom landing but side landings are ok. Takeoff can be done anywhere on the large camp area and it is great for beginners. Hang-glider pilots often elect to depart from the White Horse side due to the nearness of the car park to that takeoff area.

Westbury White Horse

Works in W NW

Easy take off with a couple of benches and a trig point to avoid. Hangies often park directly behind takeoff. Takeoff for PG and HG is into the Northwest from the White Horse bowl (opposite the hill carving). In a NW or West wind turn right and fly the white horse side of the bowl. In a NW wind you may also turn left after departure and fly the long northwest facing ridge to the west.

Whitesheet

Works in W

The upper slope is fairly shallow but quickly steepens. On stronger days launch near to the steepening to avoid venturi. On lighter days there is ample space on launch but be aware of the barbed wire fence at the top of the site.