Cross Fell paragliding site and weather forecast
Lake District — North East of Appleby. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Cross Fell.
Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Cross Fell is a hill site in Lake District — North East of Appleby with a recorded launch elevation of 530 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
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Site information
This page records the launch location, altitude and known wind aspects. Detailed local guidance has not yet been verified, so consult the managing club or an experienced local pilot before flying.
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Paragliding sites near Cross Fell
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