Take-off
Hang-gliders: Follow the vehicle track up the hill, cross the fence at the stile and continue to the rigging area. If the wind is stronger, you can take off from the first 'bump' adjacent to the quarry.
Tinto (South) paragliding site and weather forecast
Southern Scotland. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Tinto (South).
Altitude520 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates55.5905, -3.6996
AreaSouthern Scotland
Managing club: Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · Access: open
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Tinto (South) is a hill site in Southern Scotland with a recorded launch elevation of 520 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Tinto (South)
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Tinto (South) doesn't cover.
Tinto (North)northerly or north-easterly wind, 1 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 378 m · N launchHillend (Restricted)easterly wind, 44 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 441 m · N, SE launchDungavelwesterly wind, 4 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 501 m · W launchBroughton Heightsnorth-westerly wind, 20 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 430 m · SW, W, NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Access and parking
There is a small car park on the right about 500m up the track. Alternatively park in the quarry at the top of the track. Camper vans must use the small car park.
Flight rules
See LLSC site guide
Hazards and cautions
- Obvious hazards are the coniferous trees east of the quarry and a few fences. Paragliders: there is a narrow gap, 'Howgate Mouth' between the quarry and Howgate Hill to the west where there is the possibility of getting 'hoovered' through in stronger winds (keep well out from the hill if this is likely). If ground handling at the top of Greenhill, be aware of the wall. Also beware of being hoovered into Martingill Cleuch between Green Hill and Tinto if heading to Tinto summit.
- Airspace: TMA CLASS 'D' above 5500ft
- Check you have latest airspace data on your navigation device or access to the latest CAA chart for the area.
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Tinto (South)
Tinto (North)1 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 378 m · N launchDungavel4 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 501 m · W launchBroughton Heights20 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 430 m · SW, W, NW launchBridgend33 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 470 mBodesbeck Law34 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 656 m · NW launchAuchinleck Hill - Thornhill36 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 414 m · SW 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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