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Milk Hill paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Milk Hill.

Altitude262 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates51.3790, -1.8563
AreaWiltshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire Downs

Managing club: Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · Access: restricted

Site briefing

Planning information for Milk Hill

About this flying site

A few hundred yards onto the gravel road, pay £1.50 in the letterbox next to the road (sign posted). Only 5 cars allowed to park at the top. If it is full, drop your kit and park the car at the bottom. It is only 10min walk back along the road.

Take-off

Grass covered bowl

Access and parking

Currently CLOSED / restricted — check the club before flying. Status: Milk Hill is closed following a safety incident; please check Telegram before flying Pilot rating required: CP. Landowner: Natural England land. CANP reference: Milk Hill SU101644.

Local weather notes

When the wind turns more southerly, the hill in front messes things up and you better stay out of the bowl. Currently, if you are a Pilot rated full club member of TVHGC, that hill is also open for take-off and called \

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • Suitable for all levels; respect speed limits and wildlife sensitivities. Avoid low flying over horses and rotor near fences.

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