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Isle of Man · Paragliding site
Balleira Beach paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Balleira Beach.
Altitude14 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates54.2901, -4.5910
AreaIsle of Man
Managing club: Manx Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club · Access: membership
Site briefing
Planning information for Balleira Beach
Landing
With a good steady breeze the Peel run is a most enjoyable flight although there are no bottom landing options over significant parts of the route. For less experienced pilots, the run north from Glen Wyllin to Ballaugh Beach and back is a great coastal flight and you will have a beach to land on even at high tide.
Access and parking
The Balleira Beach launch is a small grassy bowl on the north side of the car park at Balleira Beach.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- This site works best in WNW winds but it is possible to take off relatively easily in W to NW winds although you should expect a little more turbulence if the wind is off.
- Take care in stronger conditions, particularly if the wind is off to the N.
- Take care in strong conditions and be prepared to turn back if you find you are needing to make extensive use of the speed bar to make progress.
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