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Long Mynd South paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Long Mynd South.
Altitude367 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates52.4951, -2.8962
AreaShropshire Hills
Managing club: Long Mynd Soaring Club (LMSC) · Access: open sensitive
Site briefing
Planning information for Long Mynd South
Access and parking
Open to all (sensitive site). Non-members pay a small day fee (online or honesty post). Park diagonally by the fence to keep the road clear. Temporary (10-day / 1-month / annual) memberships available. Current BHPA membership required. Shares the hill with Midland Gliding Club.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- Sailplane tow operations at neighbouring Midland Gliding Club — extremely dangerous to cross their airfield at low altitude
- Beware rabbit holes and uneven launch surface
- Power lines (not all shown on maps)
- Model aircraft field ~1 mile north — keep 1000ft clearance
- Shooting at Black Knoll Oct–Jan; livestock/horses throughout — avoid overflying farms
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