Natterdon Common is a rarely used paragliding site, primarily suitable for soaring and training. It is located at a height of 368 meters with a bottom landing field at Padley Common, 650 meters away. The site is very rounded, making it essential for pilots to judge glide angles accurately and lose height by tracking before setting up for a landing approach. Thermal activity can often extend the glide angle, so caution is needed to avoid overshooting into trees, hedges, and wire fences. This site is suitable for Hang Glider Club Pilots but not beginners. Paraglider Club Pilots can also use this site. Gliders can be moved forward to the sheltered area on top of the hill for rigging. The take-off area is good but can only support a few gliders at a time. Top landing should be done well back away from rocks, on the flat area behind the rigging area, to avoid rotor, but be cautious of wind shear. Bottom landing is on rough common land near a sports pitch; avoid landing on the cricket pitch. In summer, the clear smooth green areas may be boggy, and on the lower slopes, bracken can reach head height. Natterdon Common should not be flown if the wind is northerly due to rotor from the trees, and easterly winds can also be dangerous. The site offers interesting thermal activity, with gliders sometimes needing to go 1/4 to 1/2 a mile out in front of the hill to find the best thermals, often rising from the farm buildings near the road. For XC flying, it is possible to fly downwind to King Tor, which is 3 miles to the south. Parking is available near the road at the crest of the hill, with a fairly easy and level walk of 300 meters to the take-off area. For more information, visit: http://www.sdhgpgc.org.uk/ Watch a video of the site here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJuRBaFlKDw