Devils Dyke
| Description | This site has a half-mile NW ridge, leading westwards to a N facing bowl with a NE spur, followed by a 2 mile N ridge (more a series of bowls) to Truleigh Hill. To avoid congestion problems consider using Firle, Ditchling or Truleigh as an alternative. |
| Coordinates | N50o53.1’ W000o12.7’ |
| Take-off height | 700 ft amsl (215 metres) |
| Height top-to-bottom | 500 ft (152 metres) |
| Site pilot rating | CP+ |
| Airspace restrictions | 3500 ft to the north, and FL55 to the south |
Restrictions
This site, especially at weekends, can be very busy. To avoid problems arising from congestion, please read carefully the marshalling system rules (see Here)
Site Rules
The steep, wooded bowl to the north of the Pub (immediately to the right of the main take-off area) is for the use of model fliers only. It is not to be over-flown below 250 ft agl.(950 ft msl). The boundary is designated with a line of white posts.
The paddock area, from the earthworks to the fence immediately west of the Pub, is for the exclusive use of hang gliders, when present. It is to be kept clear of paraglider traffic, as much as is reasonably possible, so as to facilitate hang glider take-off and allow for over-shoot. The presence of hang gliders may be indicated by a red windsock being flown on the fence immediately west of the Pub. Should you land your PG in this area when the red windsock is being flown, then mushroom the glider and walk back to the main take-off or to the bowl to the west. Do not re-launch from the paddock or ground handle your glider up the slope below the paddock. Even if the red windsock is not flying, you should still mushroom the glider and walk back to main take off.
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