Take-off
The new landing field is out front of the lower take off. It is the green field with the power line disecting it in this photo. Also shown in photos are the five bar gate, path to landing field and field access point.
Lawley paragliding site and weather forecast
Shropshire. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Lawley.
Altitude244 m
Launch directionsNW
Coordinates52.5823, -2.7369
AreaShropshire
Managing club: Long Mynd Soaring Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Lawley is a flying site in Shropshire with a recorded launch elevation of 244 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Lawley
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Lawley doesn't cover.
Corndonnortherly, north-easterly, easterly or southerly wind, 19 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 464 m · N, NE, E, SE, S launchThe Wrekinsouth-easterly wind, 16 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 394 m · SE, NW launchCowlodsouth-westerly wind, 49 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 450 m · SW, W launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Long Mynd Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Status: Open to all. PG rating: CP. HG rating: CP. From Shrewsbury, follow the A49, turn left for Longnor and drive through Longnor. Go straight on at the crossroads, follow the road round, and over the saddle.
Hazards and cautions
- Please park sensibly using the available public parking or the farmer agreed field as detailed below – never park in a way that would block larger farm vehicles or access to gates etc.! Be especially careful not to frighten horses in fields below and being ridden. Due to the public footpath along the top, take care when launching and top landing!
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Lawley
Long Mynd12 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 414 m · W launchLong Mynd South14 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 367 mThe Wrekin16 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 394 m · SE, NW launchCorndon19 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 464 m · N, NE, E, SE, S launchGyrn Moelfre44 km away · North Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 390 m · SE launchLlandinam48 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 406 m · W, NW 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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