South West

Bampton Quarry

Works in W

Beer Head

Beesands

Works in E

Bell Hill

Works in N NW

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.

Belstone

Works in E

Black Hill (Manaton)

Works in E

Bonne Nuit

Works in N

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.

Bossington Hill

Works in W

Branscombe

Bratton Ball

Works in S

Brent Knoll

Works in E S SW

Bulbarrow

Works in SW

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.

Codden Hill

Works in NE

Coney s Castle

Works in E

Corn Ridge

Works in N NE NW

Large North facing bowl

Corton Denham

Works in SW W

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

Countisbury

Works in N NW

See site guide below

Coward's bowl

Works in S SW

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.

Cowdown

Works in W NW

Cox Tor

Works in SW W NW

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.

Crook Peak

Works in SW

Dizzard

Works in N

Draycott

Works in SW

East Hill

Works in W

Eype

Works in S SW

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.

Farway

Works in NE

Ford Farm

Works in S

Friar Waddon

Works in S

Goat Site

Works in S

160 degrees to 180 degrees.

Greve de Lecq

Works in NE

N'Easterly. From the clay pigeon range.

Ham Hill

Works in W

Hambledon Hill

Works in E

Herm Island

Works in NE

North Easterly facing ridge. Use flat fields on ridge top to the South of Shell Beach.

Icart

Works in S SW

180 degrees to 230 degrees.

Jardin D'Olivet

Works in N

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

Jerbourg (Seaplane Bungalow)

Works in SE

135 degrees to 160 degrees.

Jerbourg (Viewpoint)

Works in E

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.

Kimmeridge

Works in SW

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 St

King Tor

Works in NE

La Pulante

Works in N SW W NW

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

La Pulente HG

Works in N W NW

Ideal is NNW'ly. Northerly is OK but limits how far up the coast one can fly and get back to the main ridge. While flying here the wind often goes further Westerly making flying on the sand dunes and ridges that are perpendicular to the right hand side of the site very flyable but reducing opportunities (and smoothness!) of top landings.

Labrador Bay

Les Landes Smelly Bay

Works in SW W

WSW'ly. Quite easy

Les Platons HG

Works in N

Northerly. If one takes off with 010 degrees wind, a very large part of the North Coast can be soared. Only take off if the forecast suggests the wind will stay soarable owing to negligible bottom landings on Jersey's North coast

Les Tielles

Works in S

180 degrees to 210 degrees.

Lobster Pot L'Etacq

Works in S SW

SW'ly to S. Lots of gorse has been cleared so take off is a lot easier than it used to be

Noirmont

Works in SE

SE-ESE. Top landing only for hang gliders. Very small bottom landing amongst rock outcrops

North Hill

Works in N

Peak Hill

Works in W

Perran Sands

Works in W NW

Watch for other pilots launching or landing or approaching to land.

Pleinmont North

Works in N

340 degrees to 020 degrees.

Pleinmont North West

Works in N NW

290 Degrees to 340 degrees.

Pleinmont West

Works in SW W NW

240 degrees to 290 degrees

Plemont

Works in N NE

This site is Plemont (which is on the North coast). Normally only flown as part of the Greve de Lecq site or when flying the North Coast from Bonne Nuit bay

Polhawn Fields

Works in W

Porlock Hill

Works in NE

Portelet Common

Works in W

W'ly, WNW'ly. Northerly face has been flown but is rough.

Portland East

Works in NE E

Takeoff can be tricky due to rotor from cliff

Portland West

Works in W NW

Tricky because of rotor

Raddon Hill

Works in S

Rifle Range

Works in SE S

Ringstead

Works in SW

Sandy Bay

Works in SE

Sandymouth Bay

Works in W

Selworthy Sands

Works in N

Soggy Bottom

Sourton Tor

Works in W NW

St Aldhelms

St. Agnes

Works in N NE NW

Launch Notes: Be 120% certain of lift before launching. If in doubt – don’t. It is a very short carry from the car park to the rigging area. Site Description: A cliff site with ABSOLUTELY NO BOTTOM LANDING. Beware – The Perranporth airfield ATZ begins just to the right of launch (i.e. towards St Agnes village). The club has negotiated permission to fly just inside the ATZ but all pilots must ensure that they contact Perranporth ATC before flying. All pilots must also ensure that they do not fly in the NO FLY ZONE as marked in red o

Strete

Works in SE

Struddick Farm

Works in S

Swyre Hill

Works in SW W

Telegraph Hill

Works in E

Telegraph Hill

Works in NW

Trentishoe Cliffs

Triscombe

Works in SW

Rarely flown light wind thermic site. Not easy to fly in less than perfect conditions. A thermic site with a sheltered takeoff. Beware of being blown back into quarry. Don't scratch low because there will be rotor behind the trees. Don't fly in strong winds. Assess the true wind direction carefully. HG—Difficult PG—Tricky.

Ubley

Works in NE

To the left of the big tree

Uphill dune (Weston-super-mare)

Works in W NW

Small gaps in the bushes might be needed in low winds, the best area is near the car park at the northern end up the dune.

Vault Bay

Works in SE

Beware of turbulence from the trees and hedges in front of the west launch. Rigging Notes: Keep the landing area clear. Keep the air in front of launch clear. Marshalling: Use common sense and consideration for others.

Vicard

Works in NE E

ENE'ly. Easy wide take offs if the gorse hasn't grown back too much. Rocky beach is landable for a hang glider but you really don't want to have to do it.

Warren Cottage

Westward Ho! Lower Cliff

White Horse

Works in S SW

The launch area is very pilot friendly. There is plenty of space to lay out wings, virtually no obstructions, and a nice gentle slope that steepens rapidly.

Whitsand

Works in SW

Widgery Cross

Works in W

Withycombe

Works in NE

Woolacombe

Works in W

Easy large gently sloping takeoff