This coastal soaring site is a beautiful location for experienced pilots, but it is rarely used due to the need for a rare, sufficient straight North wind to stay aloft. Top landing is generally possible, but options for landing below are limited and can be challenging, especially depending on the tide. Watch a video of the site here: [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TyjUZFXefU) For more details, visit the Devon & Somerset Condors club page: [Devon & Somerset Condors](http://www.dscondors.co.uk/) Wind direction: North Grid reference: SS 905 490 Northing: 90500 Easting: 49000 More information can be found here: [Devon & Somerset Condors - Site Info](https://www.dscondors.co.uk/cms/node/259) Directions: From the West, take the A39 to Minehead and turn left into the town center along High Street. From the East, take the A39 to Minehead, go straight across the first roundabout, fork right at the second roundabout, and at the T junction, turn right onto High Street. Turn left off High Street and left again following signs to 'North Hill'. Continue along the top of the hill for about 3 miles until the road ends at a car park (SS 910 477). Drive carefully on the narrow roads and be mindful of pedestrians, cyclists, and horses. From the car park, the launch is NNW. Take the path North from the North East corner of the car park, then NW, then N to the grassy slopes above the cliffs. Guidelines: This site is for experienced hang gliding (HG) and paragliding (PG) pilots only. Ensure conditions are strong enough to stay aloft, as descending is not a good option. Bottom Landing: Use the same bottom landing as Bossington Hill. Land on the beach at low tide only, but this is not recommended due to quicksand and the lack of a path up. The beach disappears at high tide. Climbing up the scree slopes from the beach with a paraglider is very difficult and likely impossible with a hang glider. PG Side-Slope Landing: Landing on the grassy slopes above the cliffs/scree is not recommended. The slopes are very steep, and you may find yourself slipping down over the steeper scree/cliffs and onto the beach. If you think you are descending, side land immediately. Top Landing: Land behind the takeoff area. Any suitable clear patch in the heather/gorse can be used. Look carefully at the area as you walk out and from the air before choosing your spot. Further East, there are fields that have been used for top landings. On days with reasonable height gains, it is possible to fly back to an area North East of the car park. Do not land in the car park. XC Potential: This site is part of the ridge run from North Hill. It is recommended to launch at North Hill instead. You can jump the gap West to Porlock Hill for a 20-mile coastal ridge run to Ilfracombe. However, there is a significant risk of descending into the sea and rocks. Hazards: This is a potentially dangerous site. Under no circumstances should you land in the sea. The climb up from the beach is difficult and dangerous. Backing sea breeze winds eliminate lift and may result in bottom landings. Do not launch here if you are expecting the sea breeze; wait at Bossington instead.