Managing club: Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open
Site briefing
Planning information for Stags Fell
Take-off
The easiest way up is to walk round the barrier and up the track, forking right at the top of the ridge. PGs should not be tempted to walk too far along the ridge as the sharp edge makes canopy inflation difficult – stick to the small mound, unless the wind is well off to the south in which case you will have to walk some distance around the corner.
Height: 1575’ (480m) AMSL. 790’ (240m) Top to Bottom.
Capacity: There is now no restriction on the number of pilots in the air.
Access and parking
There are a number of spaces along the side of the Hawes to Muker road, near the junction with the track. Park sensitively, and use space further along the road if it's getting congested. Please do not drive up the track.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
Rotor on top landings.
PG generally top land or slope land on the ledge – beware boulders. At the end of the day pilots tend to land near their car, to the East of the road.
Hardraw and Sedbusk BL are designed for HG and make for an interesting and worthwhile sled ride at the end of the day. Before flying down, check with someone who knows the landing field well, or fly down with them as both fields are unclear at takeoff.
Hardraw – sloping/wires/turbulent in WSW.
Sedbusk – a large enough pasture on the Hardraw to Askrigg road, next to the Sedbusk turn off. Beware of dead air behind the plantations on the Southerly hillside when flying down across the face.
No XC flights over the back between Aug 12th - Dec 31st inclusive (shooting season).
DHPC members only.
The "12 pilots allowed in the air at any one time" restriction has been removed on the proviso that there are
no landings on the open moor and top cliffs
.
Please ensure that you abide by the Rules section below - this is a very sensitive site.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.