Take-off
Grassy fields as marked, or nearby
Stronend (NW face) paragliding site and weather forecast
UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Stronend (NW face).
Altitude510 m
Launch directionsN, NW
Coordinates56.0785, -4.2036
AreaUK
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Stronend (NW face) is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 510 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Stronend (NW face)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Stronend (NW face) doesn't cover.
White Corries, Glencoenorth-easterly wind, 73 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 739 m · N, NE launchHillend (Restricted)easterly wind, 65 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 441 m · N, SE launchMyreton - Ochilssouth-easterly wind, 24 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 372 m · SE, S, SW launchCampsiessoutherly or south-westerly wind, 9 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 360 m · S, SW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Landing
There are lots of big open fields by the parking area, choose one clear of crops or livestock
Access and parking
From the parking spot head through a gate, across fields; you quickly reach the open hill side where a short but very steep ascent takes you up to a broad shoulder running from Skiddaw to the summit.
Flight rules
Sensitive site - Enforcement in place! - Check OPC website during lambing [March to May] - Airspace restrictions: D above 3000' (910m)
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Stronend (NW face)
Campsies9 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 360 m · S, SW launchDumyat22 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 360 m · S launchMyreton - Ochils24 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 372 m · SE, S, SW launchKaim Hill - Fairlie54 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 355 m · W, NW launchBishops Hill57 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 432 m · W, NW launchTinto (North)62 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 378 m · N 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.
More paragliding sites in the UK · Read the paragliding weather guide