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Semer Water paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Semer Water.

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Altitude491 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates54.2856, -2.1459
AreaYorkshire Dales

Managing club: Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open

Site briefing

Planning information for Semer Water

Take-off

Over the newly repaired wall section 10m west of the road bend. Height: 1610’ (490m) AMSL. 260’ (80m) to Hawes End. 310’ (95m) to base of hill. 625’ (190m) to bottom landing area. 395’ (120m) to NNW landing. Capacity: About 12 Gliders in good conditions.

Access and parking

Park by the side of the road at Hawes End. Do not block the gates or the road. Parking on the road is sensitive - please don't block gates or laybys/passing areas. Permission has been given to park up to 6 members cars in the Hawes End landing field on busy flying days. This is shown by "P" on the site map. Please: Park on the left hand side at the top of the field. Do not obstruct any access to the field that may be required by the farmer. Club members cars only. Avoid parking in the field if it is muddy.

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • The small quarry between shoulder and top ridge (SE) can be rough. Very severe rotors at the access end of the top ridge. Beware of letting yourself get too far back, as there is a danger of stalling violently here.
  • The trees below the edge produce rotor and dead air, so do not fly behind them at below ridge level.
  • Bottom Landings - Avoid any bottom landings that are not in our designated landing fields (see map). The area near Marsett, especially hay fields, is particularly sensitive.
  • Lambing time is between Feb to June - do not take off or land near young lambs.
  • Parking - Try to avoid parking congestion in the area as this upsets the locals. See the detailed rules on parking below.
  • Keep a good look out for horse riders in the area & try not to overfly them.
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