About this flying site
Excellent in a light west north westerly wind. If very light wind may need to wait for sun on the scree slopes below takeoff to heat up before thermals will make things flyable.
Bodesbeck Law paragliding site and weather forecast
UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Bodesbeck Law.
Altitude656 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates55.3803, -3.3118
AreaUK
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Bodesbeck Law is a mountain site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 656 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Bodesbeck Law
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Bodesbeck Law doesn't cover.
Tinto (North)northerly or north-easterly wind, 34 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 378 m · N launchCarrock Felleasterly wind, 78 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 395 m · E launchHillend (Restricted)south-easterly wind, 56 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 441 m · N, SE launchMount Bengersouth-westerly wind, 22 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 467 m · SW, W launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
Take off from the top of the hill.
Landing
It is best to top land or slope land quite high up the hill. The hill is rather steep and scree slope is not ideal for climbing with a bundled glider!
Access and parking
Access is via a forestry track that leads up the south side of the hill. Approach along the Ettrick valley. Park at the end of the public road. Do not obstruct the track or gateway.
Local weather notes
Check NOTAM, CANP essential if flying mid week since this area is used for low flying exercises by military fast jets.
Flight rules
DO NOT land in any fields with stock or grass being grown for hay or silage. Park sensibly and DO NOT block any forest tracks.
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Paragliding sites near Bodesbeck Law
Cacra16 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 301 m · S launchBridgend16 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 470 mMount Benger22 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 467 m · SW, W launchWitchieKnowe26 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 411 mAuchinleck Hill - Thornhill28 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 414 m · SW launchDungavel30 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 501 m · W 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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