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Eyam Edge

S to SW facing thermal site · 365 m takeoff

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Overview

Eyam Edge is a flying site in Peak District with a recorded launch elevation of 365 m. It works best in southerly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

  • A site that needs considerable caution. Looks benign but can be rough immediately after take-off. Good XC potential for experienced pilots. Unsuitable for ridge soaring. Source: ParaglidingEarth

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When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Eyam Edge 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.

Local weather notes

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • MAN Manchester Airport39 km
  • EMA East Midlands Airport57 km
  • LBA Leeds Bradford Airport63 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Eyam Edge; 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 Eyam Edge.

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

Flying nearby

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Pilot notes

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Flying Eyam Edge?

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 Derbyshire Soaring Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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