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Dungavel paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Dungavel.

Altitude501 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates55.5572, -3.6787
AreaSouthern Scotland

Managing club: Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · Access: restricted

Site briefing

Planning information for Dungavel

Take-off

Head east straight up the hill through a boggy area and launch anywhere suitable . XC Tips: Good site to start XC Top Landing Notes: A good place to practice top and slope landings Bottom Landing Notes: Land back near the car park. Plenty of suitable spots. Try to land near the faint track / path at the LZ as there are nesting birds in the heather at various times in the year.

Access and parking

Park to the south of the large obvious cattle grid . Take care not to block any access points or the gate next to the cattle grid which is used by horses and other animals. Getting there: 3km south of Tinto. From the white cottage follow minor road south towards Roberton.

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • Avoid overflying fields around farm at south end of ridge. Avoid any areas with horses.
  • Airspace: Scottish TMA 5500 feet above. check you have up to date airspace data on your navigation device or latest charts.

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