Take-off
The take off field is flat topped and rounded making for easy launches with plenty of space behind. If using the alternate launch in the next field to the North then be cautious of the barbed wire fence especially in higher wind speeds.
Farway paragliding site and weather forecast
East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Farway.
Altitude203 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates50.7403, -3.1438
AreaEast Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset
Managing club: Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · Access: members only
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Farway is a flying site in East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset with a recorded launch elevation of 203 m. It works best in north-easterly winds.
Recent forecast scores
Day scores for Farway from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 08:38 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.
- Wed 23 Sept88/100 Excellentlow confidence
When the wind is wrong for Farway
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Farway doesn't cover.
North Hillnortherly wind, 59 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 213 m · N launchConey s Castleeasterly wind, 18 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 188 m · E launchSandy Baysouth-easterly wind, 20 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 19 m · SE launchEypesoutherly or south-westerly wind, 26 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 35 m · S, SW launchEast Hillwesterly wind, 8 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 238 m · W launchCowdownnorth-westerly wind, 45 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 201 m · W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Top landing: In the take off field. If attempting to top land the alternate take off field beware of the barbed wire fence. Do not top land any field if it is in crop or has livestock present.
Access and parking
Drive South out of Honiton on the A375 toward Sidmouth and after 2.5 miles turn left opposite the Hare & Hounds pub onto the B3174 towards Seaton. After approx.
Hazards and cautions
- Rotor on launch from the wooded area if the wind is off to the North
- Sea breeze can switch the wind direction very quickly
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Farway
Branscombe6 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 133 mBeer Head7 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 51 mEast Hill8 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 238 m · W launchConey s Castle18 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 188 m · E launchSandy Bay20 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 19 m · SE launchEype26 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 35 m · S, SW 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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