Souther Fell

Overview

Souther Fell is a flying site in Lake District — North Lakes - SE of Blencathra with a recorded launch elevation of 472 m. It works best in easterly and south-easterly winds.

Local clubs

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Souther 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.

• Keswick11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Penrith16 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Wigton22 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Mosedale ViaductCulture · 3.7 km awayRailway bridge in Cumbria, England
• High PikeOutdoors · 6.8 km awayMountain in England
• Skiddaw Group SSSIOutdoors · 6.9 km awayProtected area in Cumbria, England
• Greystoke CastleCulture · 7.8 km awayCastle in Cumbria, England
• St John's in the ValeOutdoors · 8.1 km awayValley in Cumbria, England
• Little Mell FellOutdoors · 8.5 km awayMountain in Cumbria, England

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

• Carrock Fell5 km N · Faces E
• Clough Head7 km SW
• Ullock Pike12 km W
• Barton Fell13 km SE · Faces NWWorks in other winds
• Bewaldeth16 km NW · Faces SWPossible XC from here on a SE day, 16 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Swinside19 km WPossible XC from here on a E day, 19 km downwind
• Buttermere Moss21 km SW
• Great Langdale24 km S · Faces S–SWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes