Take-off
Hang gliders: Walk / drive across field heading South, through gate and follow steep track on left, up hill to top of West facing bowl. Here Anywhere on top of bowl can be used to launch.
Broughton Heights paragliding site and weather forecast
Southern Scotland. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Broughton Heights.
Altitude430 m
Launch directionsSW, W, NW
Coordinates55.6616, -3.4085
AreaSouthern Scotland
Managing club: Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Broughton Heights is a flying site in Southern Scotland with a recorded launch elevation of 430 m. It works best in south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Broughton Heights
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Broughton Heights doesn't cover.
Tinto (North)northerly or north-easterly wind, 20 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 378 m · N launchHillend (Restricted)easterly or south-easterly wind, 27 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 441 m · N, SE launchTinto (South)southerly wind, 20 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 520 m · S launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Drive through farmyard. Parking is in the Nth East corner of the farmyard, immediately before the field gate, but do not obstruct access. 4-wheel drive vehicles can ascend the hill in dry weather.
Hazards and cautions
- Spine back ridge on North side of main bowl can produce rotor in Nth. Westerlies. PG's beware of this when heading for Lochurd farm. RAF often fly this area midweek.
- Airspace: Scottish TMA 'D' over 5500ft. Check you have latest airspace details on your navigation device or an up to date chart.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Broughton Heights
Tinto (South)20 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 520 m · S launchTinto (North)20 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 378 m · N launchDungavel21 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 501 m · W launchBridgend22 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 470 mMount Benger25 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 467 m · SW, W launchMoorfoots27 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 420 m · NW 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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