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Nappa Scar paragliding site and weather forecast

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

Altitude514 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates54.3281, -2.0612
AreaYorkshire Dales

Managing club: Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open

Site briefing

Planning information for Nappa Scar

Take-off

From the parking spot follow the wall across the moor until a gate is reached. Go through the gate (please close) and walk to the top of the ridge. Height: 1675' (510m) AMSL. 525' (160m) Top to Bottom. 1020' (310m)Top to valley bottom Capacity: In light conditions no more than 5.

Access and parking

Follow the Reeth road from Askrigg and park at the side of the road where the wall on the right side of the road ends.

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • The site has sharp crags below the top crags. Severe turbulence may be experienced if trying to scratch, especially when the wind is off the face.
  • SEVERE ROTOR has been reported on the top, especially in strong winds and extending a fair way back.
  • If you don't want to land at the bottom, fly back towards the parking area and land just before the road. Between mid-April and mid-July, please try to top land and walk back down to the cars.
  • Please respect any restrictions to the Open Access Land marked on local signs.
  • Be mindful of ground nesting birds - especially between April and July. DO NOT land on the fell, particularly on or near heather unless unavoidable/emergency.
  • No XC flights over the back between Aug 12th - Dec 31st inclusive (shooting season).
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