About this flying site
Great site for soaring. Has xc potential but not for huge distances due to the Firth of Tay, Firth of Forth and the North Sea downwind on most XC routes.
Bishops Hill paragliding site and weather forecast
UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Bishops Hill.
Altitude432 m
Launch directionsW, NW
Coordinates56.2159, -3.3163
AreaUK
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Bishops Hill is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 432 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in south-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 Bishops Hill
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Bishops Hill doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Park in Kinneswood near the primary school taking care not to park too close to the foot of the hill or block the gate at the top of the road! 25min walk up. Takes SW,W and NWrly. Take off is nice...
Access and parking
35mins from Edinburgh in the county of Fife. Just head to 'Kinneswood', Fife
Local weather notes
Quite often can fly in light wave conditions here. Generally happens in a North Westerly wind direction. Can be quite turbulent occasionally if flying in these conditions. Be aware of variable wind direction on landing during the winter.
Flight rules
Do not land in fields with livestock, especially not during early spring. Avoid landing in fields with crops in. Do not climb over fences, use gates.
Check current site guidance
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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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