Take-off
The take off is from a grassy, smoothly rounded clifftop. In lighter winds it requires full commitment from the pilot. The SW Coastal Path passes through the take off area.
Branscombe paragliding site and weather forecast
East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Branscombe.
Altitude133 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates50.6880, -3.1553
AreaEast Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset
Managing club: Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · Access: members only
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Branscombe is a flying site in East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset with a recorded launch elevation of 133 m. No launch directions are recorded yet.
When the wind is wrong for Branscombe
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Branscombe doesn't cover.
North Hillnortherly wind, 64 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 213 m · N launchFarwaynorth-easterly wind, 6 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 203 m · NE launchConey s Castleeasterly wind, 21 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 188 m · E launchSandy Baysouth-easterly wind, 16 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 19 m · SE launchEypesoutherly or south-westerly wind, 27 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 35 m · S, SW launchEast Hillwesterly wind, 8 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 238 m · W launchCowdownnorth-westerly wind, 47 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 201 m · W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Top landing: HG can land the second field to rear behind T/O, access through stile check for crops. This field can be turbulent in stronger winds.
Access and parking
Head NW out of Branscombe village proceed for approx. ¾ mile and turn left in the village of Street.
Hazards and cautions
- Rotor from the cliff
- Tree covered lower slopes if scratching in reduced lift
- Cars (chalet owners) parked on and around take off
- Walkers on the SW Coastal Path - they alwayshave priority
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Branscombe
Beer Head3 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 51 mFarway6 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 203 m · NE launchEast Hill8 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 238 m · W launchSandy Bay16 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 19 m · SE launchConey s Castle21 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 188 m · E launchEype27 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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