Take-off
The B6270 runs from top to bottom. Height: 1740’ (530m) AMSL. 295’ (90m) Top to Bottom Capacity: Max of 12 pilots.
Tailbridge paragliding site and weather forecast
Yorkshire Dales. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and 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
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Tailbridge is a hill site in Yorkshire Dales with a recorded launch elevation of 526 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
Recent forecast scores
Day scores for Tailbridge from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 16:08 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.
- Tue 22 Sept56/100 Marginal · ridgemedium confidence
When the wind is wrong for Tailbridge
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Tailbridge doesn't cover.
Cow Closenorth-easterly wind, 33 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 m · NE launchWhernsideeasterly wind, 25 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 579 m · E, SE launchSemer Watersouth-easterly wind, 20 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchStags Fellsoutherly wind, 15 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchDodd Fellnorth-westerly wind, 21 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 515 m · W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
Off the road at the South end of the site.
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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Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Tailbridge
Stags Fell15 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, SW launchWhitestones18 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 461 m · SW, W launchBrant Side18 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 493 m · SW launchMurton Pike19 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 526 mWether Fell19 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 544 m · W, NW launchSemer Water20 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE 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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