Barton Fell paragliding site and weather forecast

Lake District — North East Lakes - Ullswater. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Barton Fell.

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Altitude567 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates54.5831, -2.8324
AreaLake District — North East Lakes - Ullswater

Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Barton Fell is a hill site in Lake District — North East Lakes - Ullswater with a recorded launch elevation of 567 m. It works best in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
hill
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Barton Fell

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Barton Fell doesn't cover.

Coniston Old Mannorth-easterly wind, 30 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 722 m · NE, E, SE launchSouther Felleasterly or south-easterly wind, 13 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 472 m · E, SE launchGreat Langdalesoutherly or south-westerly wind, 23 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 520 m · S, SW launchWhitestoneswesterly wind, 28 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 461 m · SW, W launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Cumbria Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.

Take-off

Sensible selection of a launch site eliminates any rotor issues.

Landing

Take care not to land in the cultivated or grazed fields below the ridge. Apart from the restrictions mentioned above there are no major concerns with landing.

Access and parking

Car park OS grid ref: NY497214 Approach from the east via Askham and Helton and park unobtrusively on the fell road that runs SW from Helton in area of GR 497214 (see photo) Getting to takeoff For the Helton approach there are numerous…

Hazards and cautions

  • The hazards are obvious, there are no hidden traps.
  • Sea breeze is interesting. It can approach from either the NW or the SW.
  • The SW sea breeze makes launching difficult and potentially dangerous.
  • It can be observed as it approaches along the Lake which gives time to take appropriate action.
  • The NW sea breeze tends to reinforce the prevailing wind which can be good ... or bad. If it feels too strong it is worth waiting to see if it settles.
  • Occasionally both sea breezes arrive and meet in front of the launch forming an impressive convergence cloud.
  • When top landing or bottom landing in the lee of the woods at Barton Park, be aware of the possibility of rotor.

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Paragliding sites near Barton Fell

Souther Fell13 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 472 m · E, SE launchClough Head14 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 480 m · W, NW launchCarrock Fell17 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 395 m · E launchGreat Langdale23 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 520 m · S, SW launchCross Fell24 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 530 m · SW launchUllock Pike24 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 271 m · W, NW launch

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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