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.

Altitude530 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates54.7018, -2.5259
AreaLake District — North East of Appleby

Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: bestW: workableNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

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

When the wind is wrong for Cross Fell

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Cross Fell doesn't cover.

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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