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Nappa Scar paragliding site and weather forecast
Yorkshire Dales. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and 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
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Nappa Scar is a flying site in Yorkshire Dales with a recorded launch elevation of 514 m. It works best in south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Nappa Scar
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Nappa Scar doesn't cover.
Model Ridgenortherly wind, 57 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 281 m · N launchCow Closenorth-easterly wind, 21 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 m · NE launchWhernsideeasterly wind, 25 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 579 m · E, SE launchSemer Watersouth-easterly wind, 7 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchStags Fellsoutherly wind, 9 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchDodd Fellwesterly or north-westerly wind, 16 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 515 m · W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
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.
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.
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).
- Jump to the site map ↓
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Nappa Scar
Semer Water7 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchStags Fell9 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchWether Fell11 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 544 m · W, NW launchDodd Fell16 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 515 m · W, NW launchBrant Side19 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 493 m · SW launchTailbridge20 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 526 m · SW, W 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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