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Dodd Fell paragliding site and weather forecast
Yorkshire Dales (Wensleydale). Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Dodd Fell.
Altitude515 m
Launch directionsW, NW
Coordinates54.2516, -2.2625
AreaYorkshire Dales (Wensleydale)
Managing club: The Dales Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (DHPC) · Access: membership
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Dodd Fell is a flying site in Yorkshire Dales (Wensleydale) with a recorded launch elevation of 515 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Dodd Fell
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Dodd Fell doesn't cover.
Longridge fellnortherly wind, 46 km away · Pennine Soaring Club · 335 m · N, NW launchCow Closenorth-easterly wind, 12 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 m · NE launchWhernsideeasterly wind, 10 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 579 m · E, SE launchSemer Watersouth-easterly wind, 8 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchStags Fellsoutherly wind, 9 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchBrant Sidesouth-westerly wind, 6 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 493 m · SW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from The Dales Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (DHPC) and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Good alternative to Wether Fell for PG pilots and one of the best/popular XC launches. The access enclosure has the only gate onto the Pennine Way — always try to land here if you go down. DHPC membership expected for regular flying.
Hazards and cautions
- Remote fell — long retrieve
- Rough/boggy fell landing
- Livestock; respect the Pennine Way and walkers
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Dodd Fell
Wether Fell5 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 544 m · W, NW launchBrant Side6 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 493 m · SW launchSemer Water8 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchStags Fell9 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchWhernside10 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 579 m · E, SE launchCow Close12 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 m · NE 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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