Ringstead paragliding site and weather forecast

Dorset coast. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Ringstead.

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Altitude118 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates50.6399, -2.3424
AreaDorset coast

Managing club: Wessex Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (WHGPC) · Access: membership

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: bestW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Ringstead is a hill site in Dorset coast with a recorded launch elevation of 118 m. It works best in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

Terrain
hill
Lift
ridge soaring
Launch
foot launch
Cross-country
Not recorded

Recent forecast scores

Day scores for Ringstead from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 15:39 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.

  • Thu 17 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Fri 18 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Sat 19 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Sun 20 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Mon 21 Sept38/100 No-go · top-to-bottommedium confidence
  • Tue 22 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Wed 23 Sept0/100 No-golow confidence

When the wind is wrong for Ringstead

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Ringstead doesn't cover.

Monksdownnortherly wind, 42 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 258 m · N launchPortland Eastnorth-easterly wind, 11 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 113 m · NE launchHambledon Hilleasterly wind, 32 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 150 m · E launchBallard Downsouth-easterly wind, 28 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 53 m · SE, S launchWhite Horsesoutherly wind, 5 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 143 m · S launchPortland Westwesterly wind, 12 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 91 m · W launchCowdownnorth-westerly wind, 21 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 201 m · W, NW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Wessex Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (WHGPC) and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

initialy imported from International Leonardo

Access and parking

Coastal cliff soaring near Weymouth; excellent cliff soaring (HG in strong wind, PG in lighter winds). Become familiar with the club site guide and rules before flying.

Hazards and cautions

  • Coastal cliffs and beach — mind the tide
  • Sea breeze convergence
  • Busy footpath/clifftop

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Ringstead

White Horse5 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 143 m · S launchPortland East11 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 113 m · NE launchPortland West12 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 91 m · W launchFriar Waddon12 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 101 m · S launchKimmeridge17 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 153 m · SW launchSt Aldhelms21 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 49 m

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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