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Dunstable

West-facing ridge site · 192 m takeoff · 32 m height gain

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Overview

Dunstable is a hill site in Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire with a recorded launch elevation of 192 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

  • Sailplanes also share the ridge. They often make approaches over the landing field as do the tug aeroplanes Source: ParaglidingEarth

Local clubs

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Dunstable are on the way. We are scoring ten years of weather for every site, month by month, against this site, its region and the sites around it.

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • LTN London Luton Airport12 km
  • LHR London Heathrow Airport45 km
  • STN London Stansted Airport53 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Dunstable; 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.

Things to do

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

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

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Takeoff, landing, rules, the hour by hour forecast and live wind are in the site details on the map.

Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from Dunstable Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (DHPC) and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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