Paragliding Nickies Knowe

Nickies Knowe is a paragliding site with an elevation of 760 meters above sea level. It is occasionally used for hike & fly, soaring, and scenic flights. The site is open for flying. Location Information: - Grid Reference: NT164191 - OS Landranger: 79; Hawick & Eskdale - Latitude: 55.45890 - Longitude: -3.32330 Wind Direction: - NE Height: - Above Sea Level: 2496 ft (761 m) Road Access: - Walk in from the Tweedsmuir to St Mary's Loch road. Parking: - Grid Reference: NT155205 - Park at the side of the Tweedsmuir to St Mary's Loch road, east of the Megget stone. Ensure you park in a suitable location without blocking passing places or cattle grids. Flying Conditions: - The site is not flown very often and requires a light ENE/NE breeze. Hazards: - The area consists of big hills and is quite remote. - It involves a considerable walk to reach the site. - Mobile reception is limited. - Check NOTAM and CANP, especially if flying mid-week, as the area is used for low-flying exercises by military fast jets. Additional Notes: - The site is not frequently flown. For more information, visit: [Nickies Knowe Paragliding Site](http://www.wingbeat-paragliding.co.uk/index.php/sites/nickies-knowe)