About this flying site
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Coniston Old Man paragliding site and weather forecast
Lake District — South West Lakes - Coniston. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Coniston Old Man.
Altitude722 m
Launch directionsNE, E, SE
Coordinates54.3682, -3.1212
AreaLake District — South West Lakes - Coniston
Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Coniston Old Man is a flying site in Lake District — South West Lakes - Coniston with a recorded launch elevation of 722 m. It works best in north-easterly, easterly and south-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Coniston Old Man
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Coniston Old Man doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Cumbria Soaring Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
East take off Southeast take off Height (AMSL): 1750' / 534m Top to bottom: 850' / 259m Site officer: Jacob Aubrey: 07505 265668
Access and parking
Car park OS Grid Ref: SD288970 NB: During school holidays it may also be possible to park at John Ruskin School . From the A593 turn right (if approaching from the north) just past the petrol station over the small bridge.
Hazards and cautions
- Beware of the sea breeze pulling the wind off to the south.
- The summit should be avoided in fresh winds.
- Do not attempt to top land except in very light winds; a rotor exists along the length of the summit ridge.
- Paragliding
- Take-offs can be made almost anywhere but the summit area (2635ft / 804m asl.) provides the cleanest launch points.
- Hang Gliding
- The only fact spoiling this site for HGs is the lack of permission for 4WD access via the quarry road.
- Exercise care on the less than ideal take-off areas that are rocky and be wary of the site in fresh winds.
Check current site guidance
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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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