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Site briefing
Paragliders best to take off on the south side of the hill because at the top there is not much room and there is a fence only 20m behind take off ! plus there is strong acceleration near the edge of this hill ! Hanggliders can take off from the top or the lower lip (south side)
There are two large grass fields at the bottom of the hill, one in front of the woods and the other on the left side off the woods. The field on the left is a bit tight for the hanggliders Bottom landing at 55.497977, -1.886036.
Getting there: Drive through Old Berwick (small farm stead) aprox 1Km there will be a sign for Berwick folly turn right onto the track and drive 600m to the farm. On entering the farm yard bear right, see the new parking instructions below. Please note the new parking instructions for Hepburn Wood. At the request of the farmer please do not park in front of the cottages as we have in the past. Bear right on the approach to the farm, go through the double gates (with the no entry sign). There are some large sheds in front, park by the hedge on the left.
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