Paragliding Eildon

This site is rarely used but offers some soaring opportunities and the possibility for cross-country flights. Region: UK Site record: 16.8 km For more information, visit: [Wingbeat Paragliding - Eildons](http://www.wingbeat-paragliding.co.uk/index.php/sites/eildons) [LLSC Google Group](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/LLSC) Site Status: Open Location Info: Grid Reference: NT 554328 OS Landranger: 73; Peebles, Galashiels, and Selkirk Latitude: 55.58720 Longitude: -2.70790 Wind: Direction: NW - NNE (0-040 degrees) Best Direction: N Height: Above Sea Level: 1326 ft (404 m) Top to Bottom: 802 ft (244 m) Road Access: In Melrose town centre, turn left at the town square onto the B6359. Follow the road uphill until you reach the golf course. Turn left onto the access road to the clubhouse and Dingleton Mains. Parking: Grid Reference: NT546333 Park on the track above Melrose Golf Club. Take-Off: Approach take-off via the clearly defined track to Eildon 'North' hill. Landing: Grid Reference: NT547334 Beware of power lines in the landing fields. Flying: Permission is not required before use. Dynamic lift can extend to 200-300 ft above take-off. Hazards: Check NOTAM and CANP, especially if flying mid-week, as this area is used for low-flying exercises by military fast jets. Eildon's is used as a landmark by fast jets. Notes: Ensure the bottom landing fields are free of livestock or crops. If landing on the golf course, beware of golfers.