Whitbarrow Scar paragliding site and weather forecast

Lake District — South East Lakes - nr Levens (A590). Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Whitbarrow Scar.

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Altitude180 m
Launch directionsSE, SW
Coordinates54.2562, -2.8428
AreaLake District — South East Lakes - nr Levens (A590)

Managing club: Cumbria Soaring Club · Access: open

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: bestS: not recordedSW: bestW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Whitbarrow Scar is a hill site in Lake District — South East Lakes - nr Levens (A590) with a recorded launch elevation of 180 m. It works best 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

Recent forecast scores

Day scores for Whitbarrow Scar 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.

  • Thu 17 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Fri 18 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Sat 19 Sept0/100 No-gohigh confidence
  • Sun 20 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Mon 21 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Tue 22 Sept0/100 No-gomedium confidence
  • Wed 23 Sept0/100 No-golow confidence

When the wind is wrong for Whitbarrow Scar

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

Coniston Old Mannorth-easterly or easterly wind, 22 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 722 m · NE, E, SE launchGreat Langdalesoutherly wind, 28 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 520 m · S, SW launchBrigsteerwesterly wind, 6 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 135 m · SW, W launchFarleton Knottnorth-westerly wind, 10 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 154 m · SW, W, NW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Cumbria Soaring Club. Read the full guide before you fly.

Landing

Height (AMSL) : 590' / 180m Top to Bottom : 500' / 153m Site officer: Jacob Aubrey 07505 265668

Access and parking

Car park OS Grid Ref: SD460852 Ravens Lodge is the easterly car parking area. From the A590T near Gilpin Bridge take a minor road that leads towards the cliffs. A second minor road turns off to Ravens Lodge Farm .

Hazards and cautions

  • Power lines in bottom landing areas.
  • Rotor below cliff top and back from take off edge.
  • The take off is at a cliff edge!
  • Don't scratch below the top due to the presence of rotor.
  • Paragliding
  • A superb cliff site with a very impressive SE face.
  • Good in light winds bit beware of strong compression in moderate winds.
  • Small trees and hidden gullies abound on the top so care when top landing; check out any top landing areas before flying.
  • Hang Gliding
  • The main face has no top landing.
  • See PG notes above for additional information.
  • The bottom landing is easy but check the locations of the power lines.

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Whitbarrow Scar

Brigsteer6 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 135 m · SW, W launchFarleton Knott10 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 154 m · SW, W, NW launchEllerside10 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 149 m · W launchHumphrey Head13 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 55 m · SW launchConiston Old Man22 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 722 m · NE, E, SE launchBarkin Fell23 km away · Cumbria Soaring Club · 500 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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