Burney Fell
South Lakes - North East of Ulverston
WSW - NW
Overview
Consists of one large west facing bowl and a short NW ridge.
The best wind direction is WNW and, given thermal help (rare) a wider area can be explored and the relative small size of the site becomes of little consequence.
This site can be inter-flown with Burlington when the wind is WNW to NW.
The landing area is shared with the Burlington site.
Important!
No training allowed on Burney!
This has been a big problem and really upsets Ashlack Estates.
Public telephone at Grizebeck (800m west) and at Gawthwaite (400m east). Adjacent to the busy A5092.
Access
Car park OS grid ref: SD259852
Getting There
From the A5092 turn right (if approaching from the east) on to a minor road heading for Woodland. Park on the left after 150m.
Getting to takeoff
From the parking area, head NNW making for the summit area of Burney.
Permission to use site
Ashlack Estates (Ashlack Hall).
Flying
Hazards
Be aware of the wind turbines behind the ridge/quarry at Burlington.
Power lines cross the fields below the site.
Paragliding
The site is fine for paragliders but it may be difficult to cross to Burlington.
Hang Gliding
This is an easy site but care should be taken on top landing. It is best to inspect beforehand and then plan to approach from the north.
If below take-off height then go for the bottom landing area. Don't scratch as you can get trapped in the bowl and are left with sloping fields out front.
XC potential
Occasionally a thermal can be found here but they tend to be illusive and short lived.
