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WSW - NW |
Burney Fell |
Key Facts
| Status : | OK | ||
| IMPORTANT - Restrictions on use | No training allowed on Burney! This has been a big problem and really upsets Ashlack Estates. | ||
| Last Updated : | 11/08/2022 at 20:34 by John Westall | ||
| Wind : | WSW - NW | Nil Wind : | N |
| Grid Ref : | SD259855 | Height (AMSL) : | 850' / 260m |
| Site Code : | 17.059 | Top to Bottom : | 350' / 107m |
Location
S Lakes - NE of Ulverston
Details
Consists of one large west facing bowl and a short north west ridge. This site can be inter-flown with Burlington when the wind is WNW to NW. The best wind direction is WNW and, given thermal help (rare), a wider area can be explored and the relative small size of the site becomes of little consequence. The landing area is shared with the Burlington site.
Local Sites Contact - John Westall 07884 037144
Site Officer
John Westall : 07884 037144
Access
Postcode for Sat Nav Systems
LA17 7XS
Riggwell, to the west of take off on the other side of the road
Getting There
From the A5092(T) turn right (if approaching from the east) on to a minor road heading for Woodland. Park on the left after 150m.
Getting to takeoff
From the parking area, head NNW making for the summit area of Burney.
XC potential
Occasionally a thermal can be found here but they tend to be illusive and short lived.
Permission to use site
Ashlack Estates (Ashlack Hall).
Briefing
Additional Safety Notes
Be aware of the wind turbines behind the ridge/quarry at Burlington. Public telephone at Grizebeck (800m west) and at Gawthwaite (400m east). Adjacent to the busy A5092(T). Power lines cross the fields below the site.
Paragliding
The site is fine for paragliders but it may be difficult to cross to Burlington.
Hang Gliding
This is an easy site but care should be taken on top landing. It is best to inspect beforehand and then plan to approach from the north. If below take-off height then go for the bottom landing area. Don't sratch as you can get trapped in the bowl and are left with sloping fields out front.
XC potential
Occasionally a thermal can be found here but they tend to be illusive and short lived.