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.
Semer Water paragliding site and weather forecast
Yorkshire Dales. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Semer Water.
Altitude491 m
Launch directionsSE
Coordinates54.2856, -2.1459
AreaYorkshire Dales
Managing club: Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Semer Water is a flying site in Yorkshire Dales with a recorded launch elevation of 491 m. It works best in south-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly and southerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Semer Water
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Semer Water doesn't cover.
Longridge fellnortherly wind, 52 km away · Pennine Soaring Club · 335 m · N, NW launchCow Closenorth-easterly wind, 15 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 m · NE launchStags Fellsouth-westerly wind, 5 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchDodd Fellwesterly or north-westerly wind, 8 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 515 m · W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
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.
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.
- Jump to the site map ↓
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Semer Water
Wether Fell4 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 544 m · W, NW launchStags Fell5 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchNappa Scar7 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 514 m · SW launchDodd Fell8 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 515 m · W, NW launchBrant Side13 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 493 m · SW launchCow Close15 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 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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