Landing
Use field L2 Note that permission from Low Beckside Farm is only required if there is stock in field L2. Easy top landing and slope landing above the bracken.
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Souther Fell paragliding site and weather forecast
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Altitude472 m
Launch directionsE, SE
Coordinates54.6564, -2.9968
AreaLake District — North Lakes - SE of Blencathra
Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open
Site briefing
Planning information for Souther Fell
Access and parking
Car park grid ref: NY366297 Turn off the A66 Penrith to Keswick main road following signs to Mungrisedale. After a mile and a half there is a layby on the right just before you arrive at Low Beckside farm. If the layby is full there is roadside parking on the left of the road just past Low Beckside farm. Getting to takeoff The path up the fell starts 'here' beside Low Beckside farm. Follow the path over the stream and head left up the hill. Go through the fell gate and pick up the path immediately on the right. Follow this path diagonally across the face of Souther Fell until you are high enough to take off. Permission to use site Low Beckside Farm Mungrisedale. Caldbeck Commoners Association.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- Be wary of penetration problems in strong winds.
- Power lines along the eastern end of the landing field.
- Being blown back at Souther would be very dangerous. If you are concerned about windstrength, it is not much hardship to leave your kit at normal take-off and walk to the top to to check.
- There is a farmer nearby who is not keen on flying activity. If confronted please remain polite and walk away.
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