About this flying site
This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club.
Crowdecote paragliding site and weather forecast
SW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne). Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Crowdecote.
Altitude347 m
Launch directionsSW, W
Coordinates53.1802, -1.8369
AreaSW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne)
Managing club: Peak Soaring Association · Access: membership
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Crowdecote is a hill site in SW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne) with a recorded launch elevation of 347 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Crowdecote
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Crowdecote doesn't cover.
Chelmortonnortherly wind, 6 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 431 m · N launchHigh Edgenorth-easterly or easterly wind, 6 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 427 m · NE, E launchBunster Hillsouth-easterly or southerly wind, 14 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 311 m · SE, S, SW launchWetton Hillnorth-westerly wind, 9 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 344 m · N, W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Peak Soaring Association and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
PSA sites were negotiated for use by club members; the detailed sites guide is members-only. Join or contact the Peak Soaring Association before flying.
Hazards and cautions
- Airspace: Class A, 5500 MSL.
- Most PSA sites are valley sites — the club warns conditions can get dangerously rough in strong winds or when the wind is off the slope, and most sites can be wave-affected. If in doubt, seek advice from experienced local pilots or a club coach.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Crowdecote
Chelmorton6 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 431 m · N launchEdge Top6 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 387 m · SW launchHigh Edge6 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 427 m · NE, E launchBack of Ecton7 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 281 m · NE, E launchWetton Hill9 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 344 m · N, W, NW launchThe Roaches11 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 442 m · SW, W 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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