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Crook Peak paragliding site and weather forecast

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Altitude145 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates51.2957, -2.8793
AreaBristol / Mendips / Cotswolds

Managing club: Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club

Site briefing

Planning information for Crook Peak

Take-off

https://w3w.co/entire.magnitude.areas Not at the very top for hang gliders but lower down where the gradient is steeper. Paraglider pilots can go higher up if they wish. Be aware that this is a spineback ridge - don't get dragged over the back. The western corner of the ridge above the Webbington Hotel can be very tricky, as there is often rotor from the cliff and there are few fields uninterrupted by power lines at the bottom. It is possible to fly the north-western face, but there is no official landing field. Don't go down on this side.

Landing

Top landing: Very tricky on hang gliders. Easier on paragliders as long as you use the middle portion of the ridge. Bottom landing: THERE IS CURRENTLY NO BOTTOM LANDING

Access and parking

Pilot rating: Pilot. Restrictions: No Training

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