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Humphrey Head |
Key Facts
| Status : | Red | ||
| Status Message : | Site closed due to nesting Peregrines (RSPB have asked for the site to be closed from 1st April to 1st of July) | ||
| IMPORTANT - Restrictions on use | - The site is closed April May June due to nesting peregrines. - Land only on the beach. |
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| Last Updated : | 31/03/2025 at 18:54 by Rick Livingstone | ||
| Wind : | WSW | Nil Wind : | N |
| Grid Ref : | SD392735 | Height (AMSL) : | 180' / 55m |
| Site Code : | 17.066 | Top to Bottom : | 180' / 55m |
Location
S Lakes - S of Grange-over-Sands
Details
A small coastal site that is fun to fly being for half its length over the beach and the rest over fields. Not officially negotiated but there are no problems. Landing should be made on the edge of the beach (semi grass) in front of take off. An interesting feature is the "blow hole", a natural limestone feature, that gives you a boost as you fly over it.
Site Officer
Jacob Aubrey : 07505 265668
Access
Postcode for Sat Nav Systems
LA11 7LX
Wyke Farm. The postcode centre is about 1km north of the parking site. When the road bends sharply to the south, don't follow the GPS; instead turn right for the beach.
Getting There
From Flookburgh take a long straight minor road that leads towards the Ponderosa holiday park. After 800m turn left and follow this road towards the foot of the cliff. Park on edge of the beach.
Getting to takeoff
Paragliders need only walk up the steep path left of the cliffs. Hang glider pilots can park 400m sooner, by a grid near the Outdoor Centre and walk along crest of hill.
XC potential
Zero - though it is not unknown for thermals to rise off the hot sands in front of the cliff.
Permission to use site
None officially negotiated.
Briefing
Additional Safety Notes
Semi cliff take off so care is required. Do not go too far back due to the presence of trees and rotor. On the beach, be aware that the tide can come in very quickly - on spring tides, it comes in faster than you can run. Also quicksands are common on the sands, especially the wet areas.
Paragliding
Take-off is in front of the fence on the slope over the main cliff. The widest part is near the trig point. Care required. Walk in via the steep path up the left side of the cliff.
Hang Gliding
Small but pleasant with good top landing area.
XC potential
Zero - though it is not unknown for thermals to rise off the hot sands in front of the cliff.