Nappa Scar
Last edited on: 14 Jun 2024
Important information
Update June 2024: site Amber until mid-July because there are sensitivities around ground-nesting birds. Between mid-April and mid-July, please try to top land and walk back down to the cars.
Please also respect restrictions to the Open Access Land marked on local signs. Restrictions in 2024 are to the Open Access Land north of the wall leading to the Scar on June 17th and 18th and August 12th, 13th and 17th.
No XC flights over the back between Aug 12th - Dec 31st inclusive (shooting season).
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: 54.327339, -2.066219
OS grid reference: SD 960 925
Wind direction
S-SW (180-225)
Height
1675' (510m) AMSL. 525' (160m) Top to Bottom. 1020' (310m)Top to valley bottom
Grade of pilot
PG – Experienced
HG - Experienced
Parking
Follow the Reeth road from Askrigg and park at the side of the road where the wall on the right side of the road ends.
Reference
From the parking spot follow the wall across the moor until a gate is reached. Go through the gate (please close) and walk to the top of the ridge.
Capacity
In light conditions no more than 5.
Hazards
The site has sharp crags below the top crags. Severe turbulence may be experienced if trying to scratch, especially when the wind is off the face.
SEVERE ROTOR has been reported on the top, especially in strong winds and extending a fair way back.
If you don't want to land at the bottom, fly back towards the parking area and land just before the road. Between mid-April and mid-July, please try to top land and walk back down to the cars.
Rules
No XC flights between Aug 12th - Dec 31st inclusive (shooting season). From Jan 1st - Aug 11th XC flights are permitted; attain at least 300m / 1000ft ATO before going over the back (to be sure of clearing the moor) going towards Swaledale. No low flights or landing on the moor under any circumstances.
Comments
Beware of turbulence (especially if the wind is slightly off) and rotor. An under used site with similar XC potential to Stags Fell and an alternative soaring site when Stags Fell is busy.
Site Challenges
If you'd like a task to follow, consider the Nappa NCS challenge. Visit Ed Cleasby's website for background and information about the Northern Challenge Series.
Land owner
Contact via Sites Officer
Nearest landline/mobile phone coverage
At Askrigg.