About this flying site
General Site Info This is one of our least used sites due perhaps to being on the fringe of Wessex territory. It is also directly beneath the approach path of the main runway at RNAS Yeovilton, hence no mid week flying.
Corton Denham paragliding site and weather forecast
Dorset / Wiltshire. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Corton Denham.
Altitude169 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates51.0086, -2.5248
AreaDorset / Wiltshire
Managing club: Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Corton Denham is a hill site in Dorset / Wiltshire with a recorded launch elevation of 169 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
Recent forecast scores
Day scores for Corton Denham from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 15:39 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.
- Thu 17 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
- Fri 18 Sept56/100 Marginal · ridgehigh confidence
- Sat 19 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
- Sun 20 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
- Mon 21 Sept34/100 No-go · ridgemedium confidence
- Tue 22 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
- Wed 23 Sept0/100 No-golow confidence
When the wind is wrong for Corton Denham
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Corton Denham doesn't cover.
Monksdownnortherly wind, 31 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 258 m · N launchUbleynorth-easterly wind, 35 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 185 m · NE launchHambledon Hilleasterly wind, 24 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 150 m · E launchRifle Rangesouth-easterly wind, 21 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 165 m · SE, S launchCoward's bowlsoutherly wind, 21 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 187 m · S, SW launchTelegraph Hillnorth-westerly wind, 18 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 256 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
A fairly straight forward launch as shown on the site map.
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.
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.
Local weather notes
Hazards 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.
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.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Corton Denham
Telegraph Hill18 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 256 m · NW launchCoward's bowl21 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 187 m · S, SW launchRifle Range21 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 165 m · SE, S launchBell Hill22 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 253 m · NW launchBulbarrow23 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 253 m · SW launchCowdown24 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 201 m · W, 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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