Isle of Wight · Paragliding site
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Site briefing
All the fields in front of take off are landing fields unless they are in crop. Park with the utmost care and consideration along the turn off road from the main downs road. Park tight into the side of the road on the south side of the lane leading down the hill towards Newchurch
Hang gliders rig and take of besides the old quarry, the edge which is not sharp enough to cause much rotor air. It is important to make sure that wings face the quarry during take off.Beware of being dragged as the main rod is behind take off.
Paragliders top landing is OK but beware of the busy road behind take off. Bottom land in fields as long as they are without crops.
Along the main Newport to Brading downs road. If you are driving from Newport turn onto downs road (left)at the Hare and Hounds and the site is just before the first turning on the right.
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