Tailbridge
Last edited on: 25 Feb 2025
Important information
February 2025. The 'carpark' was trashed during the heli-lift to move stone onto the coast to coast path. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority has now levelled the area but it will take several months to recover so they have left the cordon in place with a request not to drive over it. This is part of a SSSI so please respect their wishes. There are parking spaces at the side of the road a bit further to the East.
The operation about 100m further East continues, so if you see a big pile of stones, expect a helicopter. Check NOTAMs!
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: 54.442211, -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
No information
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.
Site Challenges
If you'd like a task to follow, consider Tailbridge's Defined Flying Challenge: Tailbridge The Mallerstang Ridge Run. If you don't know about the DFCs, you can read about them, and download a copy from Ed Cleasby's website.
Land owner
Contact via Sites Officer
Nearest landline/mobile phone coverage
At Nateby.