About this flying site
wind direction NNW-NNE clockwise
Longridge fell paragliding site and weather forecast
UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Longridge fell.
Altitude335 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates53.8659, -2.5138
AreaUK
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Longridge fell is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 335 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Longridge fell
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Longridge fell doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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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.
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.
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