About this flying site
The Management of the Holiday Centre need to control vehicles entering their property. Parking Tickets are now required for all vehicles entering the Holiday Centre Property.
Perran Sands paragliding site and weather forecast
UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Perran Sands.
Altitude66 m
Launch directionsW, NW
Coordinates50.3612, -5.1485
AreaUK
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Perran Sands is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 66 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Perran Sands
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Perran Sands doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Watch for other pilots launching or landing or approaching to land.
Landing
Top Landing Notes: HG pilots must be aware that the site slopes toward the sea and top landing in lighter winds needs care. On approach NEVER fly over or behind the caravans where there is sink and rotor.
Access and parking
From Perranporth go NW on the B3285. At the top of the hill turn left onto the Holiday Centre approach road. Check in at the Holiday Centre Reception Office. Park in the area adjacent to the flying area.marked with posts.
Local weather notes
Hazards: Sink and rotor above and behind caravans. Do Not over fly. Watch for military helicopters operating with the military training area to the north. Restricted Areas: Be aware of the Live Firing Range and of Perranporth Airfield ATZ.
Flight rules
This site is in a Military Low Flying Area.
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