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Ballard Down paragliding site and weather forecast

Name: Ballard Down paragliding site
Address: GB

Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Ballard Down.

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Altitude53 m

Launch directionsSE, S

Coordinates50.6299, -1.9453

AreaDorset (Purbeck)

Managing club: Wessex Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (WHGPC) · Access: membership

Site briefing

Planning information for Ballard Down

Access and parking

Purbeck coastal/downland site near Swanage. BHPA membership + club site-guide rules required.

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

Coast and cliffs nearby
Busy with walkers (South West Coast Path)
Gradient in strong wind

Authoritative sources

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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.

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