Take-off
A fairly straight forward launch as shown on the site map.
Dorset / Wiltshire · Paragliding site
Corton Denham paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Corton Denham.
Altitude169 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates51.0086, -2.5248
AreaDorset / Wiltshire
Managing club: Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club
Site briefing
Planning information for Corton Denham
Landing
Top landing: The top landing area is small (///sits.openly.traders) and occasionally turbulent with a lot of sink. It should be approached from the south-east with plenty of height. Bottom landing: There is no official bottom landing on this site. No deliberate top to bottoms are permitted. Emergency bottom landing is available in the large field on the other side of the road (///shaves.luck.toasters).
Access and parking
Drive into Corton Denham village and proceed northward. The Queen’s Arms and Post Office will be on your left. Carry on out of the village. Follow the road along the base of the hill and around to the right. Take a right turn up the single track road on the far side of the hill (lane to Witcombe Farm is too far). Drive to the top of the hill. Park in the lay-by on the right hand side (///trick.soulful.sneezing).
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- As mentioned the site is directly under the approach path to RNAS Yeovilton main runway. Beware of the power lines. See the map for details of their locations. Military aircraft have been known to operate in this area at weekends, be vigilant and aware of approaching aircraft. If in doubt don’t fly. When the wind is Westerly Corton Ridge directly In front of you is likely to cause turbulence. The site is flown by aeromodellers. They were there before us so be polite and perhaps speak to them before flying to establish each others needs.
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