Windbank paragliding site and weather forecast

Yorkshire Dales (Wharfedale). Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Windbank.

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Altitude364 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates54.1293, -2.0536
AreaYorkshire Dales (Wharfedale)

Managing club: The Dales Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (DHPC) · Access: membership

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: workableSW: bestW: workableNW: not recordedNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Windbank is a flying site in Yorkshire Dales (Wharfedale) with a recorded launch elevation of 364 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds.

When the wind is wrong for Windbank

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

Longridge fellnortherly wind, 42 km away · Pennine Soaring Club · 335 m · N, NW launchCow Closenorth-easterly wind, 8 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, 18 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchDodd Fellnorth-westerly wind, 19 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 515 m · W, NW launch

Site briefing highlights

Short extracts from The Dales Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (DHPC). Read the full guide before you fly.

Access and parking

DHPC Wharfedale site (Hawkswick / Windbank / Knipe Scar group). DHPC membership expected for regular flying; read the club site guide.

Hazards and cautions

  • Rocky/limestone-scar terrain
  • Livestock and drystone walls in landing fields
  • Remote retrieve

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Paragliding sites near Windbank

Cow Close8 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 527 m · NE launchSemer Water18 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 491 m · SE launchWether Fell19 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 544 m · W, NW launchDodd Fell19 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 515 m · W, NW launchNappa Scar22 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 514 m · SW launchStags Fell24 km away · Dales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 469 m · S, 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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