About this flying site
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Sugar Hill paragliding site and weather forecast
Wiltshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire Downs. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Sugar Hill.
Altitude195 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates51.5044, -1.6566
AreaWiltshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire Downs
Managing club: Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · Access: open sensitive
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Sugar Hill is a flying site in Wiltshire / Berkshire / Oxfordshire Downs with a recorded launch elevation of 195 m. It works best in south-westerly winds.
When the wind is wrong for Sugar Hill
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Sugar Hill doesn't cover.
Uffington White Horsenortherly wind, 10 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 229 m · N launchUbleynorth-easterly wind, 74 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 185 m · NE launchMaes Knolleasterly wind, 65 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 196 m · E, SE launchRifle Rangesouth-easterly wind, 62 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 165 m · SE, S launchGolden Ballsoutherly wind, 18 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 264 m · S launchRyburywesterly wind, 21 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 208 m · W launchLiddingtonnorth-westerly wind, 3 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 268 m · SW, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Pilot rating required: CP. CANP reference: Sugar SU238786.
Hazards and cautions
- Suitable for all levels; max 5 PGs at a time. Avoid flying low over horses, and follow designated paths for access.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Sugar Hill
Liddington3 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 268 m · SW, NW launchUffington White Horse10 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 229 m · N launchGolden Ball18 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 264 m · S launchMilk Hill20 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 262 m · SW launchMilk Hill White Horse20 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 261 m · S, SW launchCombe Gibbet20 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 220 m · N, 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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