SW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne) · Paragliding site
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Shining Tor.
Managing club: Peak Soaring Association · Access: membership
Site briefing
This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access.
An extension of the same ridge that forms Cats Tor, Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire at 1817ft (559m) and the highest Paragliding site in the Peak District. Park on the Buxton to Macclesfield road (A537) at the point marked MP on the OS map. t/b 300ft. Wind WSW-WNW. Peak Soaring Association site.
PSA sites were negotiated for use by club members; the detailed sites guide is members-only. Join or contact the Peak Soaring Association before flying.
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