About this flying site
Full site details on the Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club website. https://www.llsclub.co.uk/index.php/dungavel
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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.
Flight rules
No formal agreement with the current landowner exists. If you wish to fly this site you are expected to fly within the spirit of the Scottish Outdoor Access Code and do so responsibly. No flying should take place if there is livestock present on the open hill.
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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