Humphrey Head
South Lakes - S of Grange-over-Sands
WSW
Temporarily closed at request of farmer
Overview
A small coastal site that is fun to fly being for half its length over the beach and the rest over fields.
Not officially negotiated but there are no problems.
An interesting feature is the "blow hole", a natural limestone feature, that gives you a boost as you fly over it.
Important!
The site is closed April May and June due to nesting peregrines.
Land only on the beach.
Access
Car park OS grid ref: SD390740
Getting There
From Flookburgh take a long straight minor road that leads towards the Ponderosa holiday park.
After 800m turn left and follow this road towards the foot of the cliff. Park on edge of the beach.
Getting to takeoff
Paragliders need only walk up the steep path left of the cliffs.
Hang glider pilots can park 400m sooner, by a grid near the Outdoor Centre and walk along crest of hill.
Permission to use site
None officially negotiated.
Flying
Hazards
Semi cliff take off so care is required.
Do not go too far back due to the presence of trees and rotor.
On the beach, be aware that the tide can come in very quickly - on spring tides, it comes in faster than you can run.
Quicksands are common on the sands, especially the wet areas.
Paragliding
Take-off is in front of the fence on the slope over the main cliff.
The widest part is near the trig point. Care required.
Walk in via the steep path up the left side of the cliff.
Landing should be made on the edge of the beach (semi grass) in front of take off.
Hang Gliding
Small but pleasant with good top landing area.
XC potential
Zero - though it is not unknown for thermals to rise off the hot sands in front of the cliff.
