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.
Eyam Edge paragliding site and weather forecast
Peak District. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Eyam Edge.
Altitude365 m
Launch directionsS, SW
Coordinates53.2962, -1.6968
AreaPeak District
Managing club: Derbyshire Soaring Club · Access: members only
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Eyam Edge is a flying site in Peak District with a recorded launch elevation of 365 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- Not recorded
- Lift
- thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Eyam Edge
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Eyam Edge doesn't cover.
Lords Seatnortherly wind, 10 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 491 m · N launchHigh Edgenorth-easterly wind, 17 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 427 m · NE, E launchTreak Cliffeasterly wind, 9 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 368 m · E launchBunster Hillsouth-easterly wind, 27 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 311 m · SE, S, SW launchBradwellwesterly wind, 4 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 352 m · W launchCats Tornorth-westerly wind, 21 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 507 m · SW, W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Derbyshire Soaring Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
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.
Local weather notes
Summer thermals can be very strong and rough.
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
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Eyam Edge
Bradwell4 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 352 m · W launchStanage7 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 427 m · SW launchTreak Cliff9 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 368 m · E launchLords Seat10 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 491 m · N launchChelmorton11 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 431 m · N launchCrowdecote16 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 347 m · SW, W launch
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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