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Beer Head paragliding site and weather forecast
East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Beer Head.
Altitude51 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates50.6866, -3.1061
AreaEast Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset
Managing club: Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Beer Head is a flying site in East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset with a recorded launch elevation of 51 m. No launch directions are recorded yet.
When the wind is wrong for Beer Head
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Beer Head doesn't cover.
North Hillnortherly wind, 65 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 213 m · N launchFarwaynorth-easterly wind, 7 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 203 m · NE launchConey s Castleeasterly wind, 18 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 188 m · E launchSandy Baysouth-easterly wind, 19 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 19 m · SE launchEypesoutherly or south-westerly wind, 23 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 35 m · S, SW launchEast Hillwesterly wind, 11 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 238 m · W launchCowdownnorth-westerly wind, 43 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 201 m · W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Assessing true wind direction can be difficult as the wind comes up the cliff onto take off. Launch from the high point of the field and walk forward. You should be flying well before the footpath and fence line.
Landing
Top landing: There is ample room to top land In the large take off field. Do not fly behind the stack on your approach.
Access and parking
In Beer follow the signs through the village to Beer Head. Park in the public pay & display car park just before the Caravan Park. https://what3words.com/official.safari.sheds Please note that this is the ONLY parking for this site.
Hazards and cautions
- The Stack - never fly behind.
- Dont fly beyond Beer head to the East of launch. In higher wind speeds you may be forced around the headland in zero lift and no bottom landing options.
- Keep clear of animals in the launch field.
- If low on the cliffs avoid startling horse riders using the coast path
- The site is shared with hang gliders. Communicate on take off to ensure there is no conflict between disciplines
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Beer Head
Branscombe3 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 133 mFarway7 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 203 m · NE launchEast Hill11 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 238 m · W launchConey s Castle18 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 188 m · E launchSandy Bay19 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 19 m · SE launchEype23 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 35 m · S, SW 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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