Take-off
1 – Overstones SK 251 828 / 435m 1428ft 2 – Hooks Carr SK 247 833 / 430m 1411ft
Stanage paragliding site and weather forecast
Peak District. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Stanage.
Altitude427 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates53.3454, -1.6299
AreaPeak District
Managing club: Derbyshire Soaring Club · Access: members only
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Stanage is a hill site in Peak District with a recorded launch elevation of 427 m. It works best in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Stanage
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Stanage doesn't cover.
Lords Seatnortherly wind, 13 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 491 m · N launchHigh Edgenorth-easterly wind, 23 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 427 m · NE, E launchTreak Cliffeasterly wind, 11 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 368 m · E launchBunster Hillsouth-easterly wind, 33 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 311 m · SE, S, SW launchEyam Edgesoutherly wind, 7 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 365 m · S, SW launchBradwellwesterly wind, 7 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 352 m · W launchCats Tornorth-westerly wind, 26 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 507 m · SW, W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Derbyshire Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
A – Hooks Carr SK 245 829 / 363m 1191ft See main text for emergency options
Access and parking
Overstones: Unload gliders at the end of the track just above Overstones Farm for take-off 1 (hangie take-off) and move cars immediately over the brow of the hill leading towards Sheffield.
Hazards and cautions
- Stanage is a potentially dangerous site due to the cliffs, numerous boulders on the slopes, and rough air in thermic conditions. Be aware of vicious rotor behind the entire length of the edge and expect a strong wind gradient. There have been some very serious accidents here in recent years.
- Provide additional clearance from the cliffs to ensure the safety of rock climbers. Bear in mind that a collision or close pass could cause a serious fall.
- When crossing the plantation do so with plenty of height and expect to encounter rough air.
- Avoid flying close to the rocks and be prepared to head to the bottom landing early enough to reach it.
- Airspace: M868 Class A at FL85
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Stanage
Eyam Edge7 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 365 m · S, SW launchBradwell7 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 352 m · W launchTreak Cliff11 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 368 m · E launchLords Seat13 km away · Derbyshire Soaring Club · 491 m · N launchChelmorton18 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 431 m · N launchCrowdecote23 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 347 m · SW, W 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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