About this flying site
This sight works very well in a nw wind generating lots of lift making it easy to cross on to the five sisters where more hight can be gained
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kintail paragliding site and weather forecast
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Altitude159 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates57.2226, -5.4078
AreaUnited Kingdom
Site briefing
Planning information for kintail
Take-off
Takeoff can be reached by a short walk from the water tank above the houses at Ault n cruinn. there is a flat grassy area between the heather at 170m on the cliff top. the steep drop generats good lift.
Landing
There is a large open area at the botom with parking area.
Access and parking
The sight is located right at the side of the A87 about one hour west of inverness.
Local weather notes
There is a cutting in the road whitch generats some rotor but is easly avoided by staying high when passing it. there is also a power line at the bottom of the hill runing paralell to the road. this shoulden't bother any one as it is well tucked in to the hill
Flight rules
The sight is in a restricted area mon to thu
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