Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire · Paragliding site

Dunstable paragliding site and weather forecast

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

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Altitude192 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates51.8734, -0.5382
AreaDunstable Downs, Bedfordshire

Managing club: Dunstable Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (DHPC) · Access: members only

Site briefing

Planning information for Dunstable

Access and parking

Must be BHPA and DHPC member — helmet stickers are checked. Class D airspace — do NOT assume it is open; CRSA max 1500ft AMSL unless signed in at London Gliding Club (then up to 3500ft in Dunstable Gliding Area 1). CP pilots with <10 hours must brief with a DHPC Club Coach. No model aircraft, SPHGs or paramotors.

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • Class D airspace — strict altitude limits
  • London Gliding Club winch lines below (no flying over below 2000ft AGL)
  • XC needs a NE track to avoid airspace — restricted in W/NW winds

Authoritative sources

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