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WNW - WSW |
Rebecca |
Key Facts
| Status : | OK | ||
| IMPORTANT - Restrictions on use | No dogs! Don't block the gate. Be aware of horses in field behind take- off. | ||
| Last Updated : | 30/08/2023 at 19:20 by John Westall | ||
| Wind : | WNW - WSW | Nil Wind : | N |
| Grid Ref : | SD230784 | Height (AMSL) : | 850' / 259m |
| Site Code : | none | Top to Bottom : | 500' / 153m |
Location
SW Lakes - nr Askam-in-Furness
Details
An excellent hang gliding site but not used by paragliders. Very short carry, easy top landing and extensive soaring that, in the right conditions, can extend all the way to Burney/Burlington. No bottom landing!
Local Sites Contact - Brian Waller 07539535259
Site Officer
Brian Waller : 07742 456821
Access
Postcode for Sat Nav Systems
LA16 7EU
Just to the east of where the A595 swings from east/west to north/south to the east of Ireleth. If you get to this point going east, you should be on the road leading up to the hill.
Getting There
Follow A595 south until entering Ireleth. Turn right at St.Peter's school. Follow minor road up the hill for 1000m to Moorfield farm on the left. Turn in; keep to the left of buildings until a gated track leads to a park outside the second gate
Getting to takeoff
Go through gate and head up to the right. Plenty of rigging areas.
XC potential
Limited due to location but short XC's have been done to just beyond Ellerside.
Permission to use site
Race Side Farm, Kirksanton, Millom
Briefing
Additional Safety Notes
Power lines across front/base of hill. Don't land behind the "bump" due to the presence of rotor!!
Paragliding
Because of the shallow nature and fresher winds that the site requires then only flown by paragliders on very rare occasions.
Hang Gliding
Easy site to fly. Can have remarkably good lift at times; possibly wave enduced or enhanced by Black Combe and the Duddon Estuary upwind. Don't go behind wall when top landing in fresh winds.
XC potential
Limited due to location but short XC's have been done to just beyond Ellerside.