Scotland

Aberfoyle

Works in S SW

An Cruachan Peninsula

Aonach Mor

Works in N W NW

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. Aonach Mor looks out over Fort William and the Great Glen. The UK's only mountain gondola takes you to 650m above sea level. Then a ten-minute walk takes you to the main paragliding take-off of Sgurr Finnisg-aig. This is a site for

Balquhidder

Works in SE S SW

Various places to take off from

Bank Hill

Works in SE S SW

Grassy hill take-offs by the cairn or along the ridge.

Bealach na Ba

Works in SE

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.

Beinn Bhan

Works in E SE

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.

Beinn Eighe

Works in SE S SW

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

Beinn Ghlas (Ben Lawers group)

Works in SE S SW

Beinn Leabhainn (Burger Van)

Works in W NW

Take off near the mobile phone mast or further down if wind is strong Also possible to take off on the NNW face http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=256825&Y=728352&A=Y&Z=120

Beinn Liath Mhor

Works in N NE

Steep sided rocky ridge but with some easy grassy takeoffs.

Beinn na Feusaige

Works in E SE S

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.

Beinn nam Ban

Works in W

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.

Ben Bowie

Works in SW W

Ben Dorain

Works in W NW

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

Ben Gulabin

Works in SE S SW

Big flat grassy area at the top

Ben Ledi

Works in NE E S SW

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

Ben Reid - Glen Clova

Ben Rinnes

Ben Toaig

Works in SE

Somewhere on the SE facing ridge depending on the wind speed. A fair climb.

Ben Wyvis

Works in E SE NW

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 su

Bennan Head

Works in S

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Big Collins

To the south only

Bishops Hill

Works in SW W NW

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.

Black Mount - East Side (Glas Bheinn)

Works in NW

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

Black Mount - West Side

Works in N NE S NW

5 minutes from the road

Blacksidend

Works in SW W NW

Boviel

Brownhead

Works in SW W

Bruthach nan Uamh

Works in NE E SE

Buachaille Etive Mor

Works in N E SE S NW

Approx Latitude 56°38'42.03'N Longitude 4°54'11.83'W Direction can ether be NW back down the corrie or SE into the valley Take off area is rocky and can cause snags

Buckies (NE) (Fintry Hills)

Works in N NE

Grassy fields as marked, or nearby

Buckies (NW) - Lees Hill

Works in N W NW

Grassy fields as marked, or nearby - Be careful of the fence

Bushwhack ridge

Works in W

If you get through the first bit of forest it gets easier... Follow the forestry tracks up to the saddle

Cairngorm

Works in NW

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 fro

Cairnwell - Glenshee

Works in NE E SE S SW

From the top of the ski lift walk S

Campsies

Works in S SW

Walk East up the spur from the car park until the wind is strong enough to take off

Carn Liath

Works in SE S SW

From the parking at the cattle grid, walk about 2km on flat ground before branching left on the path up the main S spur of Carn Liath. Walk half way up or more depending on weather conditions

Catacol

Works in SW W NW

A number of suitable options. Easy top landing options

Claunie

Works in S SW

Coiliochbar

Coire a Chaorachain

Works in E

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.

Coire Nan Cisteachan

Works in SW W NW

Site also known as Dalwhinnie North Big grassy areas at the top. For the main takeoff follow the track to the top and then cross over to the main takeoff. Alternative takeoff along the track possible if the wind allows

Craig Hulich

Works in NE S

Craig Leith (Alva)

Works in S

Grassy hill - about the summit

Craig Lethnot - Glen Clova

Craigagh Hill

Craiglich

Creag Dubh 756m

Works in NE E SE

Hill is quite rough and heather/rocky. Best in a light easterly wind

Creag Meaghaidh

Works in E SE S

Creag nan Clag

Works in E SE NW

The cliff top launch is committing and presents a number of obvious hazards – be careful and don’t scrape too close to the rocks!

Creag Ruadh - Strathconon

Dereneneach

Works in SW W NW

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Double Craigs / Stronend (W face)

Works in SW W

Grassy fields as marked, or nearby

Drumadoon

Works in NW

Dumyat

Works in S SW

Grassy hills - Shelf 300m SW of summit An alternative launch can be found by the Cairn/Fort on Castle Law (WSW of Dumyat), if the wind is more westerly than anticipated.

East Lomond

Works in N NE E SE S SW W NW

Fionn Bheinn

Works in SE S

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 clim

Five Finger Strand

Fourman Hill

Works in NE E

Garbh Beinn

Gargunnock

Works in N NW

Grassy hill

Glamaig

Glen Fruin

Works in SW

Walk up to the right hand side of the tree plantation

Glenmore

Works in E SE S

Goat Fell

Works in N SE SW W

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.

hells hole

Kaim Hill - Fairlie

Works in W NW

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

King's Seat Abernyte (KSA)

Works in E SE S

Takeoff on to of the hill at any suitable spot

kintail

Works in NW

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.

Knock Hill

Works in E SE S SW W NW

Knockfarrell

Works in N NW

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.

Leadlich

Ledmore

Works in SW W NW

Directly behind the car parking area there is a small forestry plantation. From the eastern corner of the plantation, head due east up the shoulder of the hill. There is plenty of space to launch where the slope levels out just beneath the radio mast and the north west and south west faces can both be accessed from here.

Liathach

Works in SE S

Numerous places to take off. There are two main paths up this mountain. The westerly one starts at 57.5419°N, 5.4813°W and the easterly at 57.5529°N, 5.4511°W. Walk up either until you find a place you want to launch from. The walk up is not a big distance but is steep and unrelenting. If you are walking up for a fly down there are launches near the top of the ridge when following either path but good launching skills are essential.

Little Wyvis

Works in SW W NW

From the car park, cross the Blackwater River and the main road to the steep entrance to wide track which leads up past an estate storage depot on the left. The track onto the hillside can be accessed, through the pair of large metal gates on the left, however, first continue up the track to the Stalkers Cabin which is situated on the left a little further up the hill. Once permission to fly has been granted by the estate staff at the Stalkers Cabin, follow the main landrover track which works its way up onto the main hillside. After 2km a T junction is reached, turn left (north) here. Ignore

Loch Alvie

Works in NE E SE

Walk past the radio towers, following a faint track. Limited takeoff spaces

Loch Walton

Works in SE S SW

It's a grassy hillside all the way. Take off anywhere you like when you think you're high enough.

Lochearnhead

Works in S SW

Find a suitable spot at the end of the track leading up the hill

Lossburn Reservoir back of Dumyat

Works in E SE S SW W

Flat top of grassy hill, suitable for Easterly through to Westerly winds.

Lurigethan

Luss

Works in NE

From the parking spot go through the gate and up through the field in a Northerly direction. A track leads up through birch trees past a mobile phone base station and on to bracken covered slopes. Take off is anywhere suitable above the gate/fence

Mamore Gap

Meall a Bhainne

Works in N NE NW

From the parking area, go through the gate and pick the easiest line in a south easterly direction across rough and boggy ground to reach the hill. Either follow a direct line up through the bands of small crags and terraces, or take a slightly less strenuous route up somewhat gentler slopes just to the south, before cutting back across to the a take off area near the high point of the hill. When soarable it is often possible to take off from slightly lower down the hillside.

Meall A' Chaorainn

Works in N SW W NW

Sit also known as Dalwhinnie South Big flat grassy/heather area

Meall Chuaich

Works in S SW W

4km easy access in so taking an old bike in is a good idea. Straightforward hike. Grassy slope launches best southwest aspect but south and west launch options also good. Avoid higher wind days due to proximity of other hills and possible leeside turbulence.

Meall Gorm

Works in S SW

To reach the launch, walk back south along the road from the parking area towards the head of the Pass. About a hundred metres or so beyond a tiny roadside lochan on the left, break out right in a southerly direction, taking a direct line over rough rocky ground. After 700m a series of small lochs are reached. Skirt around these and then contour along the south west slopes of Meall Gorm until a suitable launch site is found. Although the terrain is strewn with rough Torridonian sandstone boulders and small outcrops, there are plenty of grassy areas affording good launching points.

Meall Monachyle

Works in SE S SW

Take off on SE, S or SW aspect according to wind

Meall nan Tarmachan

Works in SE S

Take off from anywhere above the deer fence if the wind is strong enough The usual take off is about 850m on the SE spur of the mountain

Meall Reamhar - Corrymucklock

Works in NE

Meall Reamhar - Sma Glen

Works in SE S

Morrone

Works in SE NW

Mount Blair

Works in N NE E SE S SW W NW

A big mixed grass and heather takeoff next to the radio tower. The site works best in an east, north east and north west but can be flown in all directions. Great XC potential early in the season.

Myreton - Ochils

Works in SE S SW

Wide open grassy takeoffs offering SW, S and SE aspects.

Na Cnapanan

Works in SE S SW

Newburgh

Works in N NW

north table

Works in N NE E SE S SW W NW

Pressendye

Works in SE S SW

Quinag

Works in N

From the car park an easy approach along an obvious path soon leads onto the edge of the south east ridge of Spidean Coinich. Here there are a variety of possible launch points.

Ross

Works in NE E

Sail Mhor

Works in N NE

There are numerous launch options, but good flights have been made from the terraces beneath Sail Mhor (around 350m above sea level). The easiest way to reach these is to follow a rough path which leaves the A832 at Ardessie and leads up past a series of fine waterfalls. Once the path begins to level out a little, leave it and break out in a westerly direction to cross the Allt Airdeasaidh and so reach the edge of the terraces and good take off areas.

Scalp

Scar Hill

SE Spur of Meall a Bhuridh, Glencoe

Works in E SE

Sgurr Alasdair

Shanes Hill

Slieve Gallion

Stronend (NW face)

Works in N W NW

Grassy fields as marked, or nearby

Suidhe Fhearghas

Works in N NE

TALISKER plage

Works in SW W

57.294953, -6.434086‎ +57° 17' 41.83', -6° 26' 2.71'

Tap o' Noth

Works in SE S SW

Area between map cairn and fort wall

Telegraph Hill

The Quirang - Trotternish

Works in NE E SE

Thundergay

Works in NW

Tom na Gruagaich

Works in NE E SE S SW W

From the car park beside the Abhain Coire Mhic Nobuil, cross the road and follow a good path up the west side of the stream. The path crosses the deer fence at a stile and continues up the hillside to where the stream issues from Coire nan Laogh. Here the path zig-zags up the east side of the stream, before steepening for a final climb up onto the flat summit plateau. It is possible to launch from the plateau facing a variety of directions from west through south to south east, from anywhere around the 880m mark. The south east facing launch, straight over the cliffs that line the backwall of

Tops of Fichell

Torr - Lochranza

Trotternish - West

Works in E SE

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West Lomond

Works in N NE W NW

A number of big flat grassy areas

White Corries, Glencoe

Works in N NE

Various take offs For NE wind launch near the top of the chairlift. For N wind wind or very light winds it is generally best to walk 1km NW from the top of the chair lift to the top of Creag Dhubh

White Mountain

White Mountian

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