Meall Gorm

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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.

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Before you goThe boundary of the Highland Restricted Area (HRA) just misses out the bulk of the Applecross peninsula. This means that technically, although XC potential is severely curtailed, unlike many of the highland sites midweek flying is an option when the HRA is active. It is however still very important to note that this whole area is often busy with military traffic entering and exiting the HRA and pa

Today at the launch23 Jun

Working window

S–SW

WindSSW 15mphHeadwind

Gust1.9×Rowdy

Thermal1-2m/sLight

Cloud base300ftLow

Context only, never a go-call

Open-Meteo

Getting there

The Applecross peninsula is served by a tortuous single track road which loops off the A896 that runs between Sheildaig to the north and Lochcarron to the south. Fortunately several flying sites are centred around the Bealach na Ba and so are easily accessed by turning off the A896 at Tornapress and following the minor road for a few kilometres to the Pass itself. There is a large carpark at the summit of the Pass, as well as a smaller space with room for a few cars nearer to the head of the pass. Please do not park in the passing places.

Weather

This area is strongly influenced by the sea breeze. There is also potential for severe rotor within the confines of the pass in anything other than light conditions.

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