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N - NE |
Wolf Crags |
Key Facts
| Status : | Amber | ||
| Status Message : | We have the OK to FLY on Wolf Crags and tentatively to use the track to access the site from the car park but please respect the wishes of any farmers who request you NOT to go through the gate and along the track A number of different farmers use this track and not all may be happy with us using the track and going through gates at this time. During the Covid19 period: - Please be sensitive to local concerns: park with consideration, ensure you follow BHPA/government guidelines, respect requests of locals and avoid confrontation. - Fly with greater safety margins than normal. - If you do get involved in any dispute please inform the Site Officer as soon as possible. |
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| IMPORTANT - Restrictions on use | THIS SITE IS CLOSED FROM 1ST APRIL to 30th APRIL inclusive. No dogs. Leave no litter. Adhere to the approach details above. If any peregrine in residence on the crags avoid any undue upset by not 'scratching' in this area. | ||
| Last Updated : | 09/12/2020 at 22:26 by Rick Livingstone | ||
| Wind : | N - NE | Nil Wind : | N |
| Grid Ref : | NY362223 | Height (AMSL) : | 1700' / 519m |
| Site Code : | 17.083 | Top to Bottom : | 350' - 250' / 107m - 76m |
Location
N Lakes - W of Ullswater
Details
An excellent site, the best northerly in the district. The site is large and quite extensive with very large, easy top and bottom landings. A good thermal site but with rather daunting terrain downwind. On a half decent day it is common to explore back to Great Dodd and across to Clough Head.
Site Officer
Rick Livingstone : 07761187016
Access
Postcode for Sat Nav Systems
CA11 0LG
The postcode centre is at Crookwath 500m SSE of the eastern parking area. Only use this postcode if you intend to approach from the east.
Getting There
If approaching from either the front or back of the ridge then follow the A5091 until a minor road leads to High Row. The track starts here and there is ample parking just outside the gate.
Getting to takeoff
If approaching from either the front or back of the ridge then follow the A5091 until a minor road leads to High Row. The track starts here and there is ample parking just outside the gate.
XC potential
Excellent potential but with difficult terrain (and a possible lake crossing) downwind.
Permission to use site
The Matterdale Common Conservators and The National Trust
Briefing
Hazards
Care if scratching the crags. If the wind goes west of north the site produces poor lift and can become increasingly turbulent.
Take Off
Plenty of take off areas along the top of the hill
Landing Areas
Straight forward top landing
Flying
In good conditions it is possible fly to Clough Head and back
XC potential
Excellent potential but with difficult terrain (and a possible lake crossing) downwind.