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Murton Pike paragliding site and weather forecast
Lake District — Pennines - East of Appleby. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Murton Pike.
Altitude526 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates54.6011, -2.4137
AreaLake District — Pennines - East of Appleby
Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Murton Pike is a flying site in Lake District — Pennines - East of Appleby with a recorded launch elevation of 526 m. No launch directions are recorded yet.
When the wind is wrong for Murton Pike
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Murton Pike doesn't cover.
Cow Closenorth-easterly wind, 52 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 m · NE launchSouther Felleasterly wind, 38 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 472 m · E, SE launchBarkin Fellsouth-easterly wind, 36 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 500 m · SE launchStags Fellsoutherly wind, 34 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchCross Fellsouth-westerly wind, 13 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 530 m · SW launchTailbridgewesterly wind, 19 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 526 m · SW, W launchBarton Fellnorth-westerly wind, 27 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 567 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Cumbria Soaring Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
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!
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.
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.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Murton Pike
Cross Fell13 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 530 m · SW launchTailbridge19 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 526 m · SW, W launchWhitestones26 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 461 m · SW, W launchBarton Fell27 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 567 m · NW launchStags Fell34 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchBrant Side36 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 493 m · SW 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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