Take-off
From the western end of the cliff where the sloping edge gives a better launch and close to the beach for bottom landing. Approx 100 yds east of the Ship Inn, NZ 672215.
Saltburn paragliding site and weather forecast
North Yorkshire Moors. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Saltburn.
Altitude29 m
Launch directionsN, NE
Coordinates54.5847, -0.9571
AreaNorth Yorkshire Moors
Managing club: North Yorks Sailwing Club · Access: membership
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Saltburn is a hill site in North Yorkshire Moors with a recorded launch elevation of 29 m. It works best in northerly and north-easterly 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 Saltburn
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Saltburn doesn't cover.
Hordeneasterly or south-easterly wind, 31 km away · Northumbria Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 31 m · E launchCapt Cooks Monumentsouth-westerly wind, 14 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 303 m · SW launchSutton Bankwesterly wind, 42 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 282 m · SW, W launchCarlton banknorth-westerly wind, 25 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 323 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from North Yorks Sailwing Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
Bottom: Anywhere on the beach, subject to the tides. At high tide the landing area is very restricted and only at the western end of the ridge. Top: Top landings are not possible due to the space restrictions, rotor and overhead wires.
Access and parking
Do not Park in the car park of the Ship Inn, USE public car park. Walk up the path at the rear of the Ship Inn car park onto the cliff top.
Hazards and cautions
- Warning notes are reproduced in this section: Large areas of this coastline have no bottom landing, so note the following points:- 1. Build up experience of coastal flying before leaving base to explore additional coastline. 2. Do not fly alone. 3. Be sure of the procedure for calling emergency services. 4. Fly with a webbing cutter/hook knife where you can easily reach it. 5. Be wary if the wind is crossed. From Saltburn you may be able to travel rapidly along the cliffs, out over the sea but have insufficient penetration to return. 6. If the wind is crossed the downwind leg will be fast. These cliffs / dunes are not very high, you might not be able to turn away from any obstacles to land safely in sufficient time. 7. When landing on a beach, stay clear of crowded areas and take great care not to place bystanders at any risk. If it is crowded, shout a warning before attempting to land. 8. Check tide times before flying. These can be found at the BBC weather website, http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/coast/tides/
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Saltburn
Marske4 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 14 m · N, NE launchCapt Cooks Monument14 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 303 m · SW launchcringle moor23 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 397 m · NE launchModel Ridge24 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 281 m · N launchCarlton bank25 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 323 m · NW launchBlackhall28 km away · North Yorks Sailwing Club · 32 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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