Whitewool paragliding site and weather forecast

Hampshire South Downs. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Whitewool.

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Altitude131 m
Launch directionsNot recorded
Coordinates50.9803, -1.0731
AreaHampshire South Downs

Managing club: Sky Surfing Club

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Whitewool is a flying site in Hampshire South Downs with a recorded launch elevation of 131 m. No launch directions are recorded yet.

When the wind is wrong for Whitewool

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

Butser Westnortherly, north-easterly or westerly wind, 6 km away · Sky Surfing Club · 236 m · N, NE, W launchBallard Downsouth-easterly wind, 73 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 53 m · SE, S launchBarton on Seasoutherly wind, 50 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 8 m · S launchMilk Hill White Horsesouth-westerly wind, 70 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 261 m · S, SW launchCombe Gibbetnorth-westerly wind, 51 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 220 m · N, NW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from Sky Surfing Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

About this flying site

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Take-off

At any point along the slope

Landing

Bottom landings can be made in the area marked - only in the top half of the field and if NO CATTLE ARE IN EITHER OF THOSE TWO LONG THIN FIELDS. Please slope land if at all possible and stay within the bounds of the main site field.

Access and parking

Travelling north on the A3(M) from Portsmouth, take the slip road signposted for Clanfield. At the junction, turn left (west) along Chalton Lane. Continue for 1 mile, turn right past Rising Sun Pub on to East Meon Road.

Flight rules

RESTRICTED site!! Members only!!

Hazards and cautions

  • Expect turbulence downwind of the large tree at the bottom of the hill in all wind conditions. Severe turbulence has been experienced in thermic conditions.
  • This site looks harmless but it is not. There have been two serious accidents here in recent years.
  • Many pilots get caught out by top landing too close to the hedge at the back of the site, and then they get dragged into the hedge as they try to deflate their wing. A good rule of thumb when top landing this site is not to fly over the downwind half of the launch area. If you cannot get down without flying over the downwind half, then consider bottom landing instead.
  • If you do find yourself at risk of getting pinned while top landing, a little speedbar straight away is far better than going full bar later when you're very close to the ground.
  • Parakites
  • Parakites may fly at Whitewool, and Paraglider pilots should anticipate mixed flying with parakites on windier days. If you have concerns about mixed flying, calm communication is the best approach. Most parakite pilots on our sites are also paraglider pilots.

Check current site guidance

Paragliding sites near Whitewool

Butser West6 km away · Sky Surfing Club · 236 m · N, NE, W launchHarting Down15 km away · Sky Surfing Club · 159 mBarton on Sea50 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 8 m · S launchCombe Gibbet51 km away · Thames Valley Hang Gliding Club · 220 m · N, NW launchBoscombe cliffs61 km away · Wessex Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 31 m · S launchDevil's Dyke61 km away · Southern Hang Gliding Club · 193 m · N, 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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