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Worcester Beacon paragliding site and weather forecast
UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Worcester Beacon.
Altitude390 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates52.1043, -2.3395
AreaUK
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Worcester Beacon is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 390 m. It works best in westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Worcester Beacon
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Worcester Beacon doesn't cover.
Leckhampton Hillnortherly wind, 33 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 276 m · N launchHay Bluffnorth-easterly wind, 54 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 656 m · NE, NW launchKettle singseasterly wind, 3 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 341 m · E launchSkirridsouth-easterly wind, 51 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 463 m · SE, NW launchSugar Loafsoutherly wind, 57 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 362 m · S launchHaresfieldsouth-westerly wind, 37 km away · Avon Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 204 m · SW launchGarway Hillnorth-westerly wind, 39 km away · South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · 358 m · NW launch
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.
Flight rules
MHGC members & WFFF + Helmet sticker..http://www.joomla.malvern-hang.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=87&Itemid=489
Check current site guidance
Paragliding sites near Worcester Beacon
Kettle sings3 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 341 m · E launchPinnacle Hill3 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 341 m · E launchBlack Hill5 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 255 m · E launchCastle Morton7 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 254 m · E launchMuch Marcle19 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 172 m · SW, W launchCleeve Hill29 km away · Malvern Hang Gliding Club · 298 m
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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