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N - NE

Wolf Crags

Key Facts

Status : OK
IMPORTANT - Restrictions on use
- An aggressive buzzard nests near the site and dives at wings. Please let site officer know if it's causes damage.

- Note the advice re use of the track in the 'getting to take off' section.

- If any peregrines are seen on the crags avoid any undue upset by not 'scratching' (close ground proximity flying).

- Site will be CLOSED FOR LAMBING for the whole of April.

- No dogs.

Last Updated : 04/06/2023 at 18:24 by Rick Livingstone
Wind : N - NE Nil Wind : N
Grid Ref : NY362223 Height (AMSL) : 1700' / 519m
Site Code : 17.083 Top to Bottom : 350' - 250' / 107m - 76m

Location

N Lakes - W of Ullswater

Details

An excellent site, the best northerly in the district. The site is large and quite extensive with very large, easy top and bottom landings. A good thermal site but with rather daunting terrain downwind. On a half decent day it is common to explore back to Great Dodd and across to Clough Head.

Site Officer

Rick Livingstone : 07761187016

Access

Postcode for Sat Nav Systems

CA11 0LG

The postcode centre is at Crookwath 500m SSE of the eastern parking area. Only use this postcode if you intend to approach from the east.

Getting There

Approaching from either north or south, follow the A5091 until a minor road leads to High Row. The track starts here and there is ample parking just outside the gate.

Getting to takeoff

We have a tentative OK for vehicle access & parking, but please respect the wishes of any farmer who requests you DO NOT use the track. A number of different farmers use this track and not all may be happy with us using the track.
A 4x4 may be required depending on the state of the track / your 2wd off road ability!

Park sensibly!!

XC potential

Excellent potential but with difficult terrain (and a possible lake crossing) downwind.

Permission to use site

The Matterdale Common Conservators and The National Trust

Briefing

Hazards

Care if scratching the crags. If the wind goes west of north the site produces poor lift and can become increasingly turbulent.

Take Off

Plenty of take off areas along the top of the hill

Landing Areas

Straight forward top landing

Flying

In good conditions it is possible fly to Clough Head and back

XC potential

Excellent potential but with difficult terrain (and a possible lake crossing) downwind.

Wolf Crags Map