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Closed during lambing.- Airspace restrictions!
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Loch Walton paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Loch Walton.
Altitude416 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates56.0616, -4.1407
AreaUnited Kingdom
Site briefing
Planning information for Loch Walton
Take-off
It's a grassy hillside all the way. Take off anywhere you like when you think you're high enough.
Landing
Numerous large grassy fields in front of the ridge. Avoid the ones with long grass near the loch. They are usually boggy. Try to avoid the sheep.
Access and parking
There is ample parking opposite the entrance to Todholes farms. Follow the track past Todholes farm toward the wind turbines. Leave the track at the stone sheep pens and walk up the shoulder of the hill.
Local weather notes
Empty
Flight rules
Soaring site ONLY - Glasgow CTR within 2km S of face. Airspace restrictions: D above 3000' (910m) - Site CLOSED during lambing [March to May]! - For dates check OPC website
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