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Craig Lethnot - Glen Clova paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Craig Lethnot - Glen Clova.
Altitude471 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates56.7771, -3.0448
AreaNE Scotland / Angus glens
Managing club: Aberdeen Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open sensitive
Site briefing
Planning information for Craig Lethnot - Glen Clova
Take-off
To walk up go to either end of plantation depending on wind direction and just head off up hill. North end for NE is easier but wetter, South end is drier but the heather is deep in places so try and follow sheep tracks. Launch from either of the bowls north or south of the crags, depending on the specific wind direction.
Landing
The suggested landing area is a field near the parking area. Any field not in crop and away from obvious game pens may be considered for landing. Top- and slope-landings are straightforward, although there are a few rocky areas which may not be suitable for landing. NO 370 650 / 56.773045, -3.031166 / 250m
Access and parking
Leave the A90 at Finavon, head for Tannadice then Kirriemuir looking for signs for Cortachy Glen Clova before getting to Kirriemuir, postcode DD8 4QU. NO 373 652 / 56.774879, -3.028548 / 220m
Flight rules
The sites of Glen Clova lie in an actively-managed estate. You must make contact with the local club contact before flying in Glen Clova to maintain our good relationship with the land managers.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- Launching from the crags is best avoided; it is easier to launch from either bowl north or south of the crags.
- Beware of being in the lee of the crags if the wind if significantly off to the north or south.
- Beware of wave in north-easterly conditions.
- Beware of buzzards that sometimes get upset by our presence.
- Beware of rotor in the suggested landing area.
- Beware of varying wind speeds due to local glen influences.
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