Long Mynd South paragliding site and weather forecast

Shropshire Hills. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Long Mynd South.

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Altitude367 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates52.4951, -2.8962
AreaShropshire Hills

Managing club: Long Mynd Soaring Club (LMSC) · Access: open sensitive

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Long Mynd South is a flying site in Shropshire Hills with a recorded launch elevation of 367 m. No launch directions are recorded yet.

When the wind is wrong for Long Mynd South

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Long Mynd South doesn't cover.

Corndonnortherly, north-easterly, easterly, south-easterly or southerly wind, 11 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 464 m · N, NE, E, SE, S launchCowlodsouth-westerly wind, 35 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 450 m · SW, W launchLong Myndwesterly wind, 3 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 414 m · W launchLawleynorth-westerly wind, 14 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 244 m · NW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Long Mynd Soaring Club (LMSC) and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

initialy imported from International Leonardo

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.

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

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Long Mynd South

Long Mynd3 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 414 m · W launchCorndon11 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 464 m · N, NE, E, SE, S launchLawley14 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 244 m · NW launchThe Wrekin30 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 394 m · SE, NW launchCowlod35 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 450 m · SW, W launchFoel35 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 476 m · SW 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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