Derbyshire non negotiated Sites.
Short Edge. Best wind direction NNE. Elevation 430m. Approximate take off 53` 18`10.81.N 1`55`11.52.W. North of Buxton on A6 turn left at Dove Holes Park 2kl along the road to Combs foot path South to the edge.
Combs Edge. Wind direction NW. Elevation 470m. Approximate take off 15`17`06.56.N 1`56`29.90.W. From the village of Combs single track road up hill or from Buxton north on A500 to wards Whaley Bridge 3kl. Park and foot path through White Hall Centre 500m.
Black Edge. Best wind direction E. Elevation 471m. Approximate take off 53`17`53.12.N 1`54`27.10.W. North from Buxton on A6 turn left at Dove Holes to Cowlow 1kl. Park and foot path south to the Edge.
Bamford Edge. Best wind direction SW. Elevation 394m. Approximate take off 53`21`21.29.N 1`40`51.64.W. South from A57 towards Bamford 2kl turn left uphill at Yorkshire Bridge 1kl Park and take foot path NE to the Edge.
Derwent Edge. Best wind direction W. Elevation 451m. Approximate take off 53`23`24.71.N 1`41`47.55.W. A57 North East of Ladybower Reservoir 1kl Park and walk NNW to the Edge.
Win Hill. Best wind direction S. Elevation 430m. 53`21`43.15.N 1`43 `31.87.W. A625 East from Hope 2kl turn left up hill to Ashton turn right 500m park and walk north up foot path.
Derbyshire Soaring Club paragliding sites guide.
Here are some site guide videos for DSC sites: The DSC sites cost the club money so please join the club and make your contribution. Ground handling. DSC non fee coaching. Blacka Moor. Best wind NNW – NE, -E Elivation 50m Approximate take off 53`32 00 60.N 1.583129.W car park off Hathersage Rd A625 walk south 500m. Left in trust for recreation by Alderman Graves.
http://vimeo.com/17183989
https://youtu.be/-51z8jPEQpI
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