Crete Road
6United Kingdom · Takeoff 146 m
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You must be a DFHGC member and phone the Channel Tunnel before flying this site. Failure to do so may lead to arrest or being shot at! Take off is tricky because it is very steep and has a barbed wire fence close by.
About this site
Crete Road is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Hawkinge. Takeoff elevation is 146 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 6/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.