Longridge fell

Overview

Longridge fell is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 335 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

• wind direction NNW-NNE clockwise Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Longridge fell; 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.

• Longridge7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Clitheroe8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Great Harwood11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Lower Lees FarmhouseOutdoors · 3.2 km awayBuilding in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
• St Peter's Church, StonyhurstCulture · 3.5 km awayChurch in Stonyhurst, England
• Higher Lees FarmhouseOutdoors · 3.6 km awayBuilding in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
• Cow Ark FarmhouseOutdoors · 4.3 km awayBuilding in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, England
• Browsholme HallCulture · 4.6 km awayHistoric site in Ribble Valley, Lancashire
• St Bartholomew's Church, ChippingCulture · 4.6 km awayChurch in Lancashire, England
• Kirk MillCulture · 4.8 km awayCotton mill in Chipping, Lancashire, England
• St Saviour's Church, StyddCulture · 5.3 km awayChurch in Lancashire, England

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

• Parlick8 km NW · Faces E–WWorks in other winds
• Pendle11 km E · Faces NW
• Winter Hill26 km S · Faces NW–NE
• Edenfield28 km SE
• Cow Close39 km NE · Faces NE
• Whernside40 km N · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Farleton Knott41 km N · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Windbank42 km NE · Faces SWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes