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Sheet 191
Grid
SX 727 783
Site Officer
John
Owen-Jones
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Suitability
Hang Glider
Pilot
Suitability
Paraglider
Pilot
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Dimensions
350
ft above the cars, but 650 ft above the valley floor for 1/2 mile.
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This
is a valley site which is turbulent at the best of times. with only a
short beat.
Not an easy site, so inexperienced pilots and visitors should not fly
without a local experienced pilot present for advice.
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We
have an agreement with Mr Coker of Poundsgate Farm, Tel: 01363 247
Avoid
landing below the moor. Only TWO gliders in the air at once.
Do
not fly if the local hunt is in progress and avoid riders on horseback.
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Rigging
Paragliders
will find it difficult to find clear areas to lay out.
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Take
Off
Very
Narrow and Rocky
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Top
Landing
Good
but fairly small
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Bottom
landing
There
is no direct bottom landing off the moor. Use the bottom landing areas indicated,
which are almost level with take off after flying off the southern end
of the ridge, but 1/4 mile back above / behind the cars where the ground
levels out in the boggy area. Choose an area close to the village but
beware the trees and power lines.
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Hazards
Turbulent Site. Hang Gliders should inspect landing area prior to
take off.
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XC
Flying
Excellent
potential
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Nearest Hospital
Telephone:
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Directions
Take
the road North from the A38 to Cold East Cross for 4 miles, then turn
right for Bonehill Down. Follow the road for 2 miles to Rock Basins and
Chinkwell Tor. From Haytor take the Widecombe road but turn right befor
dropping down the last hill to Widecombe. Do not drive up the track at
Chinkwell Tor or Block it with parked cars.
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Parking
Either
side of the road just above the fields or in the lay-by 50 metres up the
track.
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