Map:
Site Status:
This site is Restricted
lambing notes:
This site is currently affected by lambing - contact the club before flying
Location Info:
| Grid Reference | :: | NT 262158 |
| OS Landranger | :: | 73; Peebles, Galashiels and Selkirk |
| Latitude | :: | 55.43100 |
| Longitude | :: | -3.16700 |
| WhatThreeWords | :: | earlobes.manhole.dolly |
Wind
| Direction | :: | SE |
| Best Direction | :: | S |
Height
| ASL | :: | 1948ft, 594m |
| Top to Bottom | :: | 1171ft, 357m |
Road Access
Approach along the Ettrick valley
Parking:
WhatThreeWords : guesswork.pushy.united
Park at or near the Boston Hall.
Park sensibly and do not block the access track or gates.
Take quad bike track up the hill.
Can take a while to walk up but is generally worth it.
Take-Off:
WhatThreeWords : earlobes.manhole.dolly
Lots of space / options.
Generally at the same level or just below the cairn.
Landing:
WhatThreeWords : players.eruptions.helpers
Any suitable field to the south of the road.
Do not land in any fields with livestock or crop
Flying:
Excellent in SE wind and good potential for XC.
One of the bigger flydowns in the area
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:
Please contact the club before flying.
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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