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Kimmeridge

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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

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Before you goSite Fee If flying from, or landing at, the normal PG take-off end of Kimmeridge, a daily fee of £2.00 is payable to Jerry Hole at Kimmeridge Farm. This fee must either be collected by a club member or paid to John Welch (Flight Culture paragliding school), if present, and paid to him by the end of the day. If no other club member present is collecting site fees, please take responsibility yourself. THIS FEE MUST BE PAID IF YOU FLY, EVEN IF YOU ONLY DO A SINGLE TOP TO BOTTOM An additi

Today at the launch23 Jun
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SW

WindESE 10mphCrosswind
Gust2.0×Rowdy
Thermal3-4m/sStrong
Cloud base3,250ftWorkable

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General Site Info Kimmeridge is a cross between coastal and inland site. It is close enough to the coast to benefit from sea breeze in summer and also far enough inland to develop significant thermic activity. The large ridge is an elongated bowl that gives some versatility of wind directions. The site has been used for many years by schools for training. There are several hazards on this site and

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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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