Take-off
Walk 1200m along the access track and through the third gate to access take off(level ground). Height: 1705’ (520m) AMSL, 885’ (270m) Top to valley bottom Capacity: Space for about 12 gliders.
Yorkshire Dales · Paragliding site
Brant Side paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Brant Side.
Altitude493 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates54.2764, -2.3453
AreaYorkshire Dales
Managing club: Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open
Site briefing
Planning information for Brant Side
Access and parking
Traditionally where the access track joins the Coal Road from Garsdale Head to Lea Yeat about a kilometere east of Dent railway station.The walk in from here is easy but we also have permission to drive along the track and park just before the second gate. there is room for about 6 cars but be aware that the fell side of this area is boggy, park with driving wheels on the track side. A third parking area is for HGs and is marked on the map just before the third gate. Unfortunately you can't see either of these parking areas from the road so you may be wasting your time if there isn't room. Groups should cooperate with leaving vehicles at the road and ferrying gear/pilots to the second gate.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- Tricky bottom landing, especially for HGs. Paragliders can slope-land part way down the hill.
- When top landing at take off be extra vigilant in stronger winds that you do not get blown back as this could lead to landing behind the wall with the risk of rotor.
- Jump to the site map ↓
Authoritative sources
Check current site guidance
Explore nearby
Paragliding sites near Brant Side
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