Chelmorton

Overview

Chelmorton is a hill site in SW Peak District (Buxton–Ashbourne) with a recorded launch elevation of 431 m. It works best in northerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

• This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Local clubs

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Chelmorton; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Buxton6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Bakewell10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Chapel-en-le-Frith12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Chelmorton.

• Calton Hill, DerbyshireOutdoors · 0.8 km awayProtected area in Derbyshire, England
• Wormhill HallCulture · 3.4 km awayHistoric site in Derbyshire, England
• St Margaret's Church, WormhillCulture · 3.5 km awayChurch in Derbyshire , England
• Litton MillCulture · 4.9 km awayTextile mill in Derbyshire, England
• High WheeldonOutdoors · 5 km awayHill in Derbyshire, England
• Parkhouse HillOutdoors · 5.3 km awayHill in Derbyshire, England

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• High Edge6 km W · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds
• Crowdecote6 km S · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Edge Top8 km SW · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Eyam Edge11 km NE · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds
• Bradwell12 km NE · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Shining Tor12 km W · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Treak Cliff12 km N · Faces EWorks in other winds
• Lords Seat13 km N · Faces N

Pilot notes