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Buckies (NE) (Fintry Hills) paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Buckies (NE) (Fintry Hills).
Altitude385 m
Launch directionsN, NE
Coordinates56.0855, -4.1786
AreaUnited Kingdom
Site briefing
Planning information for Buckies (NE) (Fintry Hills)
Take-off
Grassy fields as marked, or nearby
Landing
Please do not over-fly the farm to land near the cars
Access and parking
Walk the track to the farm and follow it up hill; cross the burn where possible; join the next track up, after the Spout of Ballochlean take right to cross the Boquhan Burn then make for the ridge. Launches can be selected as you go, up to the summit.
Local weather notes
Wave in certain conditions
Flight rules
Sensitive site - Enforcement in place! - Check OPC website during lambing [March to May] - Airspace restrictions: D above 3000' (910m)
Authoritative sources
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