Paragliding Craighhill

Craig Hill is a paragliding site with a height of 480 meters above sea level. It is occasionally used for soaring and rarely for cross-country flights. For more details, visit: [Craig Hill Paragliding Site](http://www.wingbeat-paragliding.co.uk/index.php/sites/craig-hill) The site is currently open. Location Information: - Grid Reference: NT 250149 - OS Landranger: 73; Peebles, Galashiels, and Selkirk - Latitude: 55.42230 - Longitude: -3.18580 Wind: - Direction: SW - Best Direction: SW Height: - Above Sea Level: 1598ft, 487m - Top to Bottom: 792ft, 451m Road Access: - Approach along the Ettrick valley Parking: - Park next to the church Take-Off: - Follow the road from the church towards Tommy's house. Take the path or quad bike track up the easterly side of the hill. - Take off from the top of the hill. It may be easier to take off slightly north of the top. Landing: - Any suitable field to the south of the road Flying: - Contact Tommy prior to flying Hazards: - Check NOTAM and CANP, especially if flying mid-week, as the area is used for low-flying military exercises. - No mobile phone coverage in the valley Notes: - Do not land in fields with livestock or grass being grown for hay or silage. - Avoid using the site during lambing season (late March to late May). - Park sensibly and do not block access tracks or gates.