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Bishops Hill

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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.

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Before you goDo not land in fields with livestock, especially not during early spring. Avoid landing in fields with crops in. Do not climb over fences, use gates.

Today at the launch23 Jun
NESW

Working window

SW–NW

WindWSW 10mphHeadwind
Gust2.0×Rowdy
Thermal1-2m/sLight
Cloud base2,550ftWorkable

Context only, never a go-call

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Getting there

35mins from Edinburgh in the county of Fife. Just head to 'Kinneswood', Fife

Parking

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Weather

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 met wind. https://pilots.scottishg

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The local club

This site is looked after by its local BHPA club, who hold the full guide, photos and contacts.

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Priya S.

Priya S.

Cloudbase low this morning but lifting, should be flyable by lunch.
Sana M.

Sana M.

On the hill now, light NW and just starting to work. Soarable the length of the ridge.
Mara L.

Mara L.

Watch the rotor behind the bowl in this NE, stayed well out front.
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