Tailbridge
Last edited on: 7 Sep 2024
Important information
During Aug 24 the site was subject to helicopter activity moving stone to repair a footpath. The car park is still roped off and the ISO container is still in place, but the stone has all gone. We assess that the operation has been completed with just the clear up to complete.
Probably OK to fly, and plenty of parking space along the site of the road.
Please ensure that all parking is at the south end of the ridge near the road (as shown on the map) - once the ropes have been removed.
Status
Open
This site is open but please read the information on this page 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.