Whinfell
South East Lakes - East of Kendal
SSW - S
Overview
An excellent site, quite shallow but it works well.
One of the few true southerlies in the district.
Good top landing but growth in the number of masts may restrict things a little.
No need to ask permission but please close all gates if opened and respect the farmers instructions.
Height (AMSL) : 1427' / 435m
Top to Bottom : 492' / 150m
Site officer: Jacob Aubrey 07505 265668
Important!
Anyone flying for commercial gain must seek prior approval (schools, tandems ect).
Access
Car park OS grid ref: NY586003
Getting There
A685 north from Kendal to Grayrigg.
Turn left at St John's Church Grayrigg, and follow a minor road for 2.8km to Low Deep Slack Farm (on right across a field - ask permission).
Contiunue along road for further 800m to a gate on the right. This is the start of the track.
Getting to takeoff
Drive the tarred fell road to masts ....no walking required. (On occasions the gate may be locked .... check at Low Deep Slack).
Permission to use site
Flying
Hazards
Masts and a power line up the front, left of the hill, otherwise OK
Paragliding
The take off area is quite shallow and has a power line running through the face of the hill. Whinfell Beacon itself is a no go area for take off but can be overflown but not scratched!
Hang Gliding
Excellent. A very effective site with a tarred road to the top. The site can be affected by sea breeze.
XC potential
Quite good ....fair thermals.
