North East England · Paragliding site
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Site briefing
Go through the gate at the top of the field to the north into a large hill top field. Take off is anywhere in this field, please be aware of wind strength and the wall down wind, there are also a couple of wooden, metal posts in the field to be aware of.
Landing in most conditions is possible at take off or slope landing on the natural plateau on the hillside. Landing must be made on the hillside and not the fields lower down. There is an option to the west over the west wall in a large flat field. Bottom landing at 55.603181, -2.213473.
Getting there: From the south take the A697 up to and through Wooler, it is possible to take the Akeld turn off to check The Bell and Humbleton on route if you wish. It is easier and slightly quicker to continue along the A697 through Milfield before taking the left turn just after the village, if you miss this, no worries continue to the next turn, which is the B6352. If you take the first turn, turn left onto the B6352 at West Flodden, continue along the road, taking the left turn to Thornington. Continue along this road, running alongside Bowmont Water for approximately 2km. There is a farm road on the right marked with the farm name Downham, take this right turn and drive up to the farm. Continue through the farm and take the right turn just after the buildings, running along the back of the cottages to the field gate.
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