WIDGERY        SW - WNW

Sheet 191   Grid SX  539 857   Site Officer   John Owen-Jones

Suitability Hang Glider Club Pilot

Suitability Paraglider Club Pilot

Dimensions
350 meters by 800 meters.

Downwind there is 6 miles of moor to cross to the nearest road at Postbridge - so do not leave unless you have plenty of height or a good thermal. It is a long walk out. 

Take Off
Good, but rocks can make for difficult conditions underfoot.

Top Landing
Good, but beware large boulder outcrops and rotor.

Bottom landing
Good on Widgery Common, a large area between the stream and car park, but beware the bracken and rocks. Back to the car park on better days.
Beware of Horses and Riders when landing.

Hazards

Boulders, rock outcrops and trees throughout this site, be careful when scratching. Best with a due west wind, very rough if the wind is a bit off the hill. Lots of compression on top.

Local Flying
Small hill, and so will only support 2 or 3 gliders soaring, especially in light winds.

XC Flying
Excellent potential. But read the Safety Warnings if flying on Dartmoor.

Nearest Telephone
Near the Dartmoor Inn on main A386 road.

Nearest Hospital    Tavistock.     Telephone:

Directions
Take the A386 North from Tavistock towards Okehampton for about 8 miles. Just after the Dartmoor Inn turn sharp right up a rough track, through the gate to the car park.

Parking
To minimise erosion please only park in the correct car parking areas.