Lake District — Pennines - East of Appleby · Paragliding site

Murton Pike paragliding site and weather forecast

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

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Altitude526 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates54.6011, -2.4137
AreaLake District — Pennines - East of Appleby

Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open

Site briefing

Planning information for Murton Pike

Take-off

Take off can be anywhere on the main, grassy slopes that leads up to the summit. The wind strength and direction dictates the level and position of take off. It is not unusual to walk to the very top ... a fair hike! There are very few hazards of any sort and top/slope landings are easy almost anywhere. Note all the previous references to the D407 Danger Area.

Landing

There are large, open areas close to the access gate/carpark. The ground slopes very slightly towards the gate and stonewall but presents no problem.

Access and parking

Car park OS grid ref: NY729219 There are several ways to get to the village of Murton but by far the easiest is to go to Appleby-in-Westmorland and follow the signs to Hilton & Murton. These can be easily seen in both directions from the road that goes straight through the town on the East side of the river. Any route to Murton will take you to the crossroad in the middle of the village. From here you will clearly see the route directly uphill to the car park at the foot of the fell. Getting to takeoff Access the Pike via the obvious track that runs from the car park at the top of Murton village and contour to take off depending on wind conditions. Permission to use site Permission to use the site is via a 12 month trial licence from the MOD that will be under close scrutiny and adapted as required. Please check back to the site guide and forum each time you fly to ensure you are current with Restrictions of Use. Please review the safety briefing and note any instructions relating to hazards. Warcop Training Area is under intensive use by many different units, sometimes under very short notice. Please report any incidents to the CSC site officer, positive or negative, to facilitate the ongoing management of the site, and the review of the trial.

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • The main hazards associated with this site is the risk of infringement of Danger Area and Class D airspace D407.
  • Please review the safety briefing by following this link. Do not touch any strange items, and do not pick up or remove anything, even if you believe them to be safe. No trophies (this includes parachute flare chutes).
  • Fly with a GPS device to ensure you remain clear of restricted airspace. If for any reason you land in the Danger Area when it is active, do not move before calling the guard room with your position, and wait for instruction. Do not attempt to sneak out. Warcop would rather halt firing to get you out, than for you to risk your life.

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