Take-off
Is from a steep edge. Choose a section facing into wind.
Blackhall paragliding site and weather forecast
North Yorkshire Moors. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Blackhall.
Altitude32 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates54.7528, -1.2825
AreaNorth Yorkshire Moors
Managing club: North Yorks Sailwing Club · Access: membership
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Blackhall is a hill site in North Yorkshire Moors with a recorded launch elevation of 32 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Blackhall
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Blackhall doesn't cover.
Marskenortherly wind, 25 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 14 m · N, NE launchSemer Watersouth-easterly wind, 76 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchStags Fellsoutherly wind, 76 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchCapt Cooks Monumentsouth-westerly wind, 32 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 303 m · SW launchSutton Bankwesterly wind, 57 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 282 m · SW, W launchCarlton banknorth-westerly wind, 38 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 323 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from North Yorks Sailwing Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Bottom: There is always some beach except in very high tides, but is difficult to drive down to the beach so carrying up the footpath is best. Top: In front of the fence requires a crosswind approach and can be turbulent due to ROTOR.
Access and parking
There are several alternatives. The commonest area is shown on the map. Turn off the A1086 at Blackhall Colliery, drive down Tenth Street and through the industrial estate. Carry along the footpath about 200m.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Blackhall
Horden3 km away · Northumbria Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 31 m · E launchEasington4 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 18 m · E launchSeaham12 km away · Northumbria Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 17 m · NE, E launchMarske25 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 14 m · N, NE launchSaltburn28 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 29 m · N, NE launchCapt Cooks Monument32 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 303 m · 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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