Map:
Site Status:
This site is Closed
lambing notes:
This site is currently affected by lambing - contact the club before flying
Location Info:
| Grid Reference | :: | NT 250149 |
| OS Landranger | :: | 73; Peebles, Galashiels and Selkirk |
| Latitude | :: | 55.42230 |
| Longitude | :: | -3.18580 |
| WhatThreeWords | :: | undercuts.debit.skyrocket |
Wind
| Direction | :: | SW |
| Best Direction | :: | SW |
Height
| ASL | :: | 1598ft, 487m |
| Top to Bottom | :: | 792ft, 451m |
Road Access
Approach along the Ettrick valley
Parking:
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Park next to church
Take-Off:
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Follow road from church towards Tommy's house. Take path/quad bike track up easterly side of the hill.
Take off at top of the hill. May be easier to take off slightly north of the top of the hill.
Landing:
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Any suitable field to the south of the road.
Flying:
Contact Tommy prior to flying
Hazards:
Check NOTAM, CANP essential if flying mid week since this area is used for low flying exercises by military fast jets.
No mobile phone coverage in the valley
Notes:
DO NOT land in any fields with stock or grass being grown for hay or silage.
DO NOT use during lambing season - late March to late May.
Park sensibly and do not block the access track or gates.
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