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.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.