Take-off
Used to be an HG training site (top to bottoms), but coastal erosion has removed the old landing fields. The trees in front of take off are difficult to clear in light winds and dangerous owing to rotor in strong winds.
Porlock Hill paragliding site and weather forecast
East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Porlock Hill.
Altitude327 m
Launch directionsNE
Coordinates51.2050, -3.6263
AreaEast Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset
Managing club: Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Porlock Hill is a flying site in East Devon / Exmoor / West Dorset with a recorded launch elevation of 327 m. It works best in north-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Porlock Hill
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Porlock Hill doesn't cover.
Selworthy Sandsnortherly wind, 5 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 191 m · N launchGarth Hilleasterly wind, 45 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 196 m · E launchCwmbransouth-easterly or southerly wind, 65 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 457 m · SE, S launchNantymoelsouth-westerly wind, 49 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 472 m · SW launchBossington Hillwesterly wind, 4 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 234 m · W launchCountisburynorth-westerly wind, 12 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 294 m · N, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Top landing: In the takeoff field. Top landing is small for HGs. Bottom landing: Land in any of the bottom fields without stock, crop or water. Check before flying. To retrieve, from Porlock drive towards Porlock Weir.
Access and parking
Drive out of Porlock on the A39 toward Lynton. At the top of Porlock hill is a cattle grid. Turn right immediately after onto track. At the end of the tree line, on the right, is a gate to the take-off and top landing field.
Hazards and cautions
- Beware of the hole on the launch slope
- Make sure you are off the ground before you get to the pile of rocks
- Beware of rotor on take off in strong winds.
- Clearing the trees in front of launch can be difficult - bale out early
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Porlock Hill
Bossington Hill4 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 234 m · W launchSelworthy Sands5 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 191 m · N launchNorth Hill9 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 213 m · N launchCountisbury12 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 294 m · N, NW launchTrentishoe Cliffs24 km away · North Devon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 132 mCodden Hill33 km away · Devon and Somerset Condors HGPG · 175 m · NE 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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