Much Marcle paragliding site and weather forecast

Malverns / Cotswolds / Wye Valley. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Much Marcle.

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Altitude172 m
Launch directionsSW, W
Coordinates51.9923, -2.5402
AreaMalverns / Cotswolds / Wye Valley

Managing club: Malvern Hang Gliding Club · Access: open

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: workableW: workableNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Much Marcle is a flying site in Malverns / Cotswolds / Wye Valley with a recorded launch elevation of 172 m. It is recorded as workable in south-westerly and westerly winds.

When the wind is wrong for Much Marcle

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Much Marcle doesn't cover.

Leckhampton Hillnortherly wind, 35 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 276 m · N launchHay Bluffnorth-easterly wind, 39 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 656 m · NE, NW launchCastle Mortoneasterly wind, 14 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 254 m · E launchSkirridsouth-easterly wind, 33 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 463 m · SE, NW launchSugar Loafsoutherly wind, 39 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 362 m · S launchGarway Hillnorth-westerly wind, 21 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 358 m · NW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Malvern Hang Gliding Club. Read the full guide before you fly.

Take-off

Anywhere along the slope in front of the fence. Set up well down the slope after bringing the glider up walk up the slope to a point were it can lift you off.

Landing

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Access and parking

Park on the grass verge making absolutely sure there is room for large tractors to pass or enter fields.

Hazards and cautions

  • Barbed wire fence across the back of the take off area.
  • Rotor from trees at south end, most noticeable when wind is SW.
  • Whole site is noticeably rougher when the wind is W.
  • The site is in an intense military low flying area. If flying midweek then pilots must notify Military Air Traffic, see the CANP section on the
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Paragliding sites near Much Marcle

Castle Morton14 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 254 m · E launchBlack Hill16 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 255 m · E launchPinnacle Hill17 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 341 m · E launchKettle sings17 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 341 m · E launchWorcester Beacon19 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 390 m · W launchGarway Hill21 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 358 m · NW 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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