Liddington paragliding site and weather forecast

Wiltshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire Downs. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Liddington.

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Altitude268 m
Launch directionsSW, NW
Coordinates51.5163, -1.7002
AreaWiltshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire Downs

Managing club: Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · Access: open sensitive

Flying profile

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

Best Workable Not recorded

Liddington is a flying site in Wiltshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire Downs with a recorded launch elevation of 268 m. It works best in south-westerly and north-westerly winds.

When the wind is wrong for Liddington

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

Uffington White Horsenortherly wind, 11 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 229 m · N launchUbleynorth-easterly wind, 71 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 185 m · NE launchCastle Mortoneasterly wind, 74 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 254 m · E launchRifle Rangesouth-easterly wind, 61 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 165 m · SE, S launchGolden Ballsoutherly wind, 18 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 264 m · S launchRyburywesterly wind, 20 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 208 m · W launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club. Read the full guide before you fly.

Access and parking

Pilot rating required: CP. CANP reference: Liddington SU208798.

Hazards and cautions

  • Suitable for all levels; watch for rotor and turbulence especially in SW winds. Open year-round except for sheep in the enclosure.

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Paragliding sites near Liddington

Sugar Hill3 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 195 m · SW launchUffington White Horse11 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 229 m · N launchGolden Ball18 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 264 m · S launchMilk Hill19 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 262 m · SW launchMilk Hill White Horse19 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 261 m · S, SW launchRybury20 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 208 m · W 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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