About this flying site
A site that needs considerable caution. Looks benign but can be rough immediately after take-off. Good XC potential for experienced pilots. Unsuitable for ridge soaring.
Peak District · Paragliding site
Eyam Edge paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Eyam Edge.
Altitude365 m
Launch directionsS, SW
Coordinates53.2962, -1.6968
AreaPeak District
Managing club: Derbyshire Soaring Club · Access: members only
Site briefing
Planning information for Eyam Edge
Take-off
Grass take-off. Small ridge meaning low ground proximity after launch and narrow range of suitable wind speeds.
Landing
Risky. Narrow landing below launch - power cables, stone walls.
Access and parking
Is in the lane to the east of the Barrel pub. Please do not block the gateways. Large vehicles regularly access the small quarry to the north. The quarry track is immediately opposite the gate to our take-off, so be sure to leave plenty of room near this entrance. Access Take-off is 100m from the road and accessed through a gate 300m east of the Barrel Inn pub. Please close the gate!
Local weather notes
Summer thermals can be very strong and rough.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- Paragliders should be aware of being blown back in stronger winds. Beware of possible sailplane activity. Power lines run along below the edge.
- Airspace: Amber 2 at FL65
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