Devils Dyke

Site details
Wind Direction: 
WNW
to Wind Direction: 
North
Best Wind Direction: 
NW
Getting There
How do I find it?
Nearest Post Code for Sat Nav: 
BN1 8YL
OS Map Ref: 
TQ258111
Google Interactive Map: 
Cross Country Records from this Site
Paraglider: 
Mark Watts 119.8km to Deal 24 Jul 2004 Gradient Avax RSE
Hang Glider: 
David Williamson 79.74 miles to North Foreland 28 Aug 1994 Apco Santana
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.

Should you land your PG in this area, then mushroom the glider and walk back to the main take-off. Do not re-launch from the paddock without specific clearance from the HG Marshal.

Picture Gallery: 

Pictures taken at Devil's Dyke here