Take-off
Grassy hill take-offs by the cairn or along the ridge.
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Bank Hill paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Bank Hill.
Altitude335 m
Launch directionsSE, S
Coordinates56.1739, -3.6848
AreaUnited Kingdom
Site briefing
Planning information for Bank Hill
Landing
Within the grounds of Dollar Academy you are on private grounds; please be courteous and respectful.
Access and parking
From the upper parking area, walk the road towards the Castle; just before turning south to the castle, take a vague track on the right leading to the Burn of Sorrow (Dollar Glen) to meet with the glen's walking amenities.
Flight rules
Check website during lambing [March to May]
Authoritative sources
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