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Tailbridge paragliding site and weather forecast

Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Tailbridge.

Altitude526 m
Launch directionsSW, W
Coordinates54.4402, -2.3025
AreaYorkshire Dales

Managing club: Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: open sensitive

Site briefing

Planning information for Tailbridge

Take-off

The B6270 runs from top to bottom. Height: 1740’ (530m) AMSL. 295’ (90m) Top to Bottom Capacity: Max of 12 pilots.

Access and parking

Off the road at the South end of the site.

Local guidance

Hazards and cautions

  • Exposed limestone in the launch area has wrecked gliders and lines, pick your launch spot carefully.
  • DO NOT drive vehicles beyond the normal parking and along the ridge line. This area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and very sensitive.
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