Great Whernside
Last edited on: 1 May 2024
Important information
The landowner has refused permission for us to park here, bottom land or to fly the NW face. The area is sensitive because Golden Plover breed here. Be particularly cautious when signs appear announcing that the usual CRoW freedoms (which we do not benefit from) do not apply.
Status
Sensitive
This site can be flown but there are some important rules in place. Please read the information on this page very carefully.
Sites officer
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Location
Lat, long: 54.172, -2.0051
OS grid reference: SD 998 751
Wind direction
WSW - W (240 - 270)
Height
160m TTB, 660m AMSL
Grade of pilot
All grades.
Parking
SD 986757. Just north of the cattle grid on the east side of the road. This is also the area used for bottom landing.
Reference
Use the public right of way to TO. Very boggy most of the year. Cross the wall at the stile and T/O is just above the path a little further on.
Capacity
About 6 on a good day.
Hazards
Bottom landing. The wind can blow up the gully to the south of the parking area. Beware of rotor as it comes over the wall.
Rules
The club does not have formal permission to park, land by the parking area or overfly the land to the north of the wall you cross just prior to reaching T/O. Individuals willing to contribute towards the upkeep of Coverdale Estate are encouraged to seek permission from the owner. In the past, he has threatened legal action against pilots flying over his land and parking without permission.
Comments
If you go over the back the ground is fairly barren for the first 10km and retrieve will be difficult. It may be better to follow Coverdale initially. On good XC days, pilots from Dodd Fell (and Wether Fell) fly onto Great Whernside and are often rewarded with a good climb out to continue toward Pateley Bridge/Ripon.
Land owner
Contact via Sites Officer
Nearest landline/mobile phone coverage
At Kettlewell.