Take-off
SK 347 607 Top Landing SK 347 606 Bottom Landing None agreed, limited options – see the main text.
Cocking Tor paragliding site and weather forecast
Peak District. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Cocking Tor.
Altitude288 m
Launch directionsNE, E
Coordinates53.1454, -1.4862
AreaPeak District
Managing club: Derbyshire Soaring Club · Access: members only
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Cocking Tor is a flying site in Peak District with a recorded launch elevation of 288 m. It works best in north-easterly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- Not recorded
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Cocking Tor
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Cocking Tor doesn't cover.
Wetton Hillnortherly or north-westerly wind, 24 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 344 m · N, W, NW launchBunster Hillsouth-easterly wind, 22 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 311 m · SE, S, SW launchEyam Edgesoutherly or south-westerly wind, 22 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 365 m · S, SW launchCrowdecotewesterly wind, 24 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 347 m · SW, W launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Derbyshire Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
There are no public car parking spaces or lay-byes nearby, and the roads are narrow. If parking on verges make sure you do not obstruct the roads.
Hazards and cautions
- Airspace: 5500 feet Class D. Cross country flights in a NNE wind give an opportunity to negotiate both East Midlands and Manchester airspace and creates the potential for flights to Wales.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Cocking Tor
Eyam Edge22 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 365 m · S, SW launchBunster Hill22 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 311 m · SE, S, SW launchCrowdecote24 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 347 m · SW, W launchWetton Hill24 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 344 m · N, W, NW launchStanage24 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 427 m · SW launchBack of Ecton25 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 281 m · NE, E 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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