Take-off
Easy grassy take off area.
Lake District — North Lakes - West of Skiddaw · Paragliding site
Bewaldeth paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Bewaldeth.
Altitude254 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates54.7136, -3.2245
AreaLake District — North Lakes - West of Skiddaw
Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open
Site briefing
Planning information for Bewaldeth
Landing
The bottom landing is uneven with a slight downslope. Excellent big flat top landing area behind take off.
Access and parking
Car park OS grid ref: NY209359 The site entrance gate may have a combination lock (see photo) Get the code from; Rick Livingstone 07761 187016 Gordie, Air Ventures 07830 281986 Sick+Wrong 017687 80297 Please park on the left () of the track, close to the hill (see photo). Otherwise park in the lay-by across the main road A591 from the entrance and walk up. Getting to takeoff A short walk-up of about 10 minutes. Permission to use site The McTear family, Bewaldeth Farm. The site is visible from the A591 just north of the village of Bewaldeth. Coming from Keswick, look for a campsite entrance on the left, just after this turn right through a gate into a field.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- When the wind is off to the west, it can become turbulent, especially over the gully to the right of takeoff.
Authoritative sources
Check current site guidance
Explore nearby
Paragliding sites near Bewaldeth
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
Browse detailed UK paragliding site pages · Read the paragliding weather guide