The Roaches paragliding site and weather forecast

SW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne). Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for The Roaches.

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Altitude442 m
Launch directionsSW, W
Coordinates53.1650, -1.9995
AreaSW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne)

Managing club: Peak Soaring Association · Access: membership

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: bestW: bestNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

The Roaches is a flying site in SW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne) with a recorded launch elevation of 442 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds.

When the wind is wrong for The Roaches

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction The Roaches doesn't cover.

Wetton Hillnortherly or north-westerly wind, 13 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 344 m · N, W, NW launchHigh Edgenorth-easterly or easterly wind, 8 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 427 m · NE, E launchBunster Hillsouth-easterly or southerly wind, 18 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 311 m · SE, S, SW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Peak Soaring Association and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

initialy imported from International Leonardo

Access and parking

PSA sites were negotiated for use by club members; the detailed sites guide is members-only. Join or contact the Peak Soaring Association before flying.

Hazards and cautions

  • Airspace: Class D, 3000 MSL.
  • Most PSA sites are valley sites — the club warns conditions can get dangerously rough in strong winds or when the wind is off the slope, and most sites can be wave-affected. If in doubt, seek advice from experienced local pilots or a club coach.

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near The Roaches

Edge Top6 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 387 m · SW launchHigh Edge8 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 427 m · NE, E launchShining Tor10 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 533 m · W launchBack of Ecton11 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 281 m · NE, E launchCrowdecote11 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 347 m · SW, W launchWetton Hill13 km away · Peak Soaring Association · 344 m · N, W, 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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