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wind direction NNW-NNE clockwise
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Longridge fell paragliding site and weather forecast
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Altitude335 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates53.8659, -2.5138
AreaUnited Kingdom
Site briefing
Planning information for Longridge fell
Take-off
Wind: NNW - NNE (clockwise) Rating: CP Height ASL: 1000ft (300m) Top - Bottom: Varies The rigging and launch area is the edge of the grass field just before the heather and next to the edge of the ridge. Airspace: The airspace above the hill is at FL55. Behind the hill the airspace drops to 4500ft ASL at Blackburn, 3500 ft ASL at the M65, and then to ground level beyond the M62 The site must only be used by members of the Pennine Soaring Club.
Access and parking
Directions: From Longridge follow the signs for Longridge Golf Club. Pass the golf club and continue to the public car park at SD601402. From Clitheroe take the B6243. Access: Park in the car park area and go through the gate at the east end of the car park. Follow the track until a path turns towards the ridge at a stone post.
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