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.
Souther Fell paragliding site and weather forecast
Lake District — North Lakes - SE of Blencathra. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Souther Fell.
Altitude472 m
Launch directionsE, SE
Coordinates54.6564, -2.9968
AreaLake District — North Lakes - SE of Blencathra
Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Souther Fell is a flying site in Lake District — North Lakes - SE of Blencathra with a recorded launch elevation of 472 m. It works best in easterly and south-easterly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Souther Fell
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Souther Fell doesn't cover.
Coniston Old Mannorth-easterly wind, 33 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 722 m · NE, E, SE launchGreat Langdalesoutherly wind, 24 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 520 m · S, SW launchBewaldethsouth-westerly wind, 16 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 254 m · SW launchWhitestoneswesterly wind, 42 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 461 m · SW, W launchBarton Fellnorth-westerly wind, 13 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 567 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Cumbria Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
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.
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.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Souther Fell
Carrock Fell5 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 395 m · E launchClough Head7 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 480 m · W, NW launchUllock Pike12 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 271 m · W, NW launchBarton Fell13 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 567 m · NW launchBewaldeth16 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 254 m · SW launchSwinside19 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 347 m · SW, W, NW 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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