Farleton Knott paragliding site and weather forecast

Lake District — South of Kendal - M6 J36. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Farleton Knott.

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Altitude154 m
Launch directionsSW, W, NW
Coordinates54.2196, -2.7102
AreaLake District — South of Kendal - M6 J36

Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: bestW: bestNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Farleton Knott is a hill site in Lake District — South of Kendal - M6 J36 with a recorded launch elevation of 154 m. It works best in south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
hill
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

Recent forecast scores

Day scores for Farleton Knott from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 16:08 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.

  • Thu 17 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Fri 18 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Sat 19 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Sun 20 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Mon 21 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Tue 22 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Wed 23 Sept0/100 No-golow confidence

When the wind is wrong for Farleton Knott

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Farleton Knott doesn't cover.

Longridge fellnortherly wind, 41 km away · Pennine Soaring Club · 335 m · N, NW launchConiston Old Mannorth-easterly wind, 31 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 722 m · NE, E, SE launchWhernsideeasterly wind, 20 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 579 m · E, SE launchWhitbarrow Scarsouth-easterly wind, 10 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 180 m · SE, SW launchStags Fellsoutherly wind, 35 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Cumbria Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.

Landing

Height (AMSL): 820' / 250m Top to Bottom: 600' / 183m Site officer: J acob Aubrey 07505265668

Access and parking

Car park OS grid ref: SD547808 The normal parking area is on the A6070 on the bank on the west side of the road near the landing field. Better parking options are on the minor Milnthorpe road, 0.2 mile north of the landing field.

Hazards and cautions

  • NOTAM advised if flying Mon-Fri earlier than 1800h.
  • Occasional light aircraft and military jets follow the M6 using the
  • Right Hand Rule
  • .
  • Beware of compression and be vigilant for any increase in wind speed that may make penetrating on a PG difficult.
  • Paragliding
  • No real vices but take care at take off and during top landings due to compression.
  • The wind can sometimes become quite fresh over a short period of time.
  • Hang Gliding
  • As for paragliding.
  • Easy top landing when flying the west face, however a little more thought is required when flying the NNW face as space is limited and the slope is not as steep.

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Farleton Knott

Whitbarrow Scar10 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 180 m · SE, SW launchBrigsteer10 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 135 m · SW, W launchBarkin Fell15 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 500 m · SE launchHumphrey Head16 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 55 m · SW launchEllerside18 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 149 m · W launchWhernside20 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 579 m · E, SE 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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