Long Mynd paragliding site and weather forecast

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

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Altitude414 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates52.5220, -2.8809
AreaShropshire

Managing club: Long Mynd Soaring Club · Access: open sensitive

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: workableW: bestNW: workableNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Long Mynd is a hill site in Shropshire with a recorded launch elevation of 414 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Terrain
hill
Lift
ridge soaring and thermal
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

When the wind is wrong for Long Mynd

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Long Mynd 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 launch

Site briefing highlights

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

Take-off

Very large, grassy TO, TOP-landing area

Landing

Easy TOP-landing; large bottom landing field (> see pix) LZ 'PG1' NOT to be used in May, June, July except for emergencies LZ 'PG2' available all year round > more info available on launch

Access and parking

Status: Open to all. Fee: £3 for non-members. PG rating: CP*. HG rating: CP.

Flight rules

https://longmynd.org/sites/long-mynd Observe no-flying area 500mGnd/ 950m/msl! (Glider port)

Hazards and cautions

  • We must respect the sailplane operations taking place at the neighbouring Midland Gliding Club. They use tow lines from both ends of their field at the same time and it is extremely dangerous to cross their airfield at low altitude. On good days they will tow to a significant height. Please take your climbs elsewhere on the ridge.
  • The main PG bottom landing field is marked as PG2 on the map. PG1, the landing field which is the field immediately below the PG launch area, can only be used for ‘unplanned or emergency landings' only, no deliberate top to bottoms!
  • Black Knoll at the south end of the ridge – Shooting may take place between October and January, on and below the hill. Shooting dates will be posted to the Black Knoll site guide and to Telegram when known! Flying is not permitted on these dates.
  • Do not overfly farms and horse paddocks/arena’s when low including the one just below launch!
  • When low on the ridge, take care when members of the public are present including horse riders and dog walkers.

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Long Mynd

Long Mynd South3 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 367 mCorndon11 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 464 m · N, NE, E, SE, S launchLawley12 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 244 m · NW launchThe Wrekin28 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 394 m · SE, NW launchLlandinam37 km away · Long Mynd Soaring Club · 406 m · W, NW launchCowlod38 km away · Mid Wales & Borders Soaring Club · 450 m · SW, 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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