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Farleton Knott

SW to NW facing ridge site · 154 m takeoff

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Overview

Farleton Knott is a hill site in Lake District — South of Kendal - M6 J36 with a recorded launch elevation of 154 m. It works best in south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

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When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • LBA Leeds Bradford Airport79 km
  • MME Teesside International Airport89 km
  • LPL Liverpool John Lennon Airport99 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Farleton Knott; 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 Farleton Knott.

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Flying nearby

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

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Sources

Short extracts from Cumbria Soaring Club and ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

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