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Perran Sands

W to NW facing ridge site · 66 m takeoff

Site details on the map

Overview

Perran Sands is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 66 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

  • The Management of the Holiday Centre need to control vehicles entering their property. Parking Tickets are now required for all vehicles entering the Holiday Centre Property. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

Flyable days for Perran Sands 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

  • Hazards: Sink and rotor above and behind caravans. Do Not over fly. Watch for military helicopters operating with the military training area to the north. Restricted Areas: Be aware of the Live Firing Range and of Perranporth Airfield ATZ. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • NQY Cornwall Airport Newquay14 km
  • EXT Exeter International Airport129 km
  • CWL Cardiff International Airport171 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Perran Sands; 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 Perran Sands.

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Flying nearby

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Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Read the paragliding weather guide