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Whinfell |
Key Facts
| Status : | Red | ||
| Status Message : | Site closed until further notice | ||
| IMPORTANT - Restrictions on use | Ask at Low Deep Slack on every occasion. Hang gliders only. Max number of six. May be restricted during lambing period. | ||
| Last Updated : | 28/08/2020 at 11:54 by Rick Livingstone | ||
| Wind : | SSW | Nil Wind : | N |
| Grid Ref : | SD588999 | Height (AMSL) : | 1427' / 435m |
| Site Code : | 17.08 | Top to Bottom : | 492' / 150m |
Location
SE Lakes - E of Kendal
Details
An excellent site, quite shallow but it works well. At the moment it is hang glider only and rather restricted in terms of numbers. One of the few true southerlies in the district. Good top landing but growth in the number of masts may restrict things a little.
Site Officer
John Westall : 07884 037144
Access
Postcode for Sat Nav Systems
LA8 9EH
Tarnside. This building lies about 100m east of the turn off for the track up Whinfell.
Getting There
A685 north from Kendal to Grayrigg. Turn left at Church and follow a minor road for 2.8km to Low Deep Slack (farm on right across a field - ask permission). Contiunue along road for further 800m to a gate on the right. This is the start of the track.
Getting to takeoff
Drive the tarred fell road to masts ....no walking required. (On occasions the gate may be locked .... check at Low Deep Slack).
XC potential
Quite good ....fair thermals.
Permission to use site
Low Deep Slack Farm.
Briefing
Additional Safety Notes
Masts and a power line up the front, left of the hill, otherwise OK
Paragliding
No paragliding at present. The take off area is quite shallow and has a power line running through the face of the hill. Whinfell Beacon itself is a no go area for take off but can be overflown but not scratched!
Hang Gliding
Excellent. A very effective site with a tarred road to the top. The site can be affected by sea breeze.
XC potential
Quite good ....fair thermals.