Tailbridge
Last edited on: 1 Dec 2020
Important information
Please ensure that all parking is at the south end of the ridge near the road (as shown on the map).
Status
Open
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Sites officer
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Location
Lat, long: 54.442211, -2.300522
OS grid reference: NY 804 050
Wind direction
SW-W (225-270)
Height
1740’ (530m) AMSL. 295’ (90m) Top to Bottom
Grade of pilot
PG – All grades.
HG – All grades.
Parking
Off the road at the South end of the site.
Reference
The B 6270 runs from top to bottom.
Capacity
Max of 12 pilots.
Hazards
Exposed limestone in the launch area has wrecked gliders and lines, pick your launch spot carefully.
Rules
If flying on to Mallerstang Edge keep well away from the face of Mallerstang as Peregrine Falcons nest there.
Comments
The site is shared with the Cumbrian Soaring Club. The farmers have expressed concern at occasional crowding at this site.
There is a small NW face that has been flown occasionally. Do not attempt to land near the car park in this wind direction as it is likely to be in rotor.
Land owner
No information
Nearest landline/mobile phone coverage
At Nateby.