Whitestones

Overview

Whitestones is a hill site in Lake District — Western Howgills - nr M6 with a recorded launch elevation of 461 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Local clubs

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Whitestones; 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.

• Sedbergh7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Kendal13 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Kirkby Stephen18 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Holy Trinity Church, HowgillCulture · 3.4 km awayChurch in Cumbria, England
• The CalfOutdoors · 3.6 km awayMountain in Cumbria, England
• Grayrigg ForestOutdoors · 3.8 km awayHill in Cumbria, England
• YarlsideOutdoors · 5.1 km awayPeak in the Yorkshire Dales, England
• St Gregory's Church, Vale of LuneCulture · 6.2 km awayChurch in Cumbria, England
• Whinfell BeaconOutdoors · 6.3 km awayHill in Cumbria, England
• Lambrigg FellOutdoors · 6.4 km away339m high hill in England
• St Andrew's Church, SedberghCulture · 6.7 km awayChurch in Cumbria, England

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

• Barkin Fell12 km S · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Brigsteer17 km SW · Faces SW–W
• Tailbridge18 km E · Faces SW–W
• Brant Side18 km SE · Faces SW
• Farleton Knott20 km SW · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Whernside20 km SE · Faces E–SEWorks in other winds
• Whitbarrow Scar23 km SW · Faces SE, SWWorks in other winds
• Dodd Fell24 km SE · Faces W–NWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes