DESCRIPTION

A good ridge with a steep grass covered face overlooking the Tweed Valley to Coldstream. Works best in a n.n.westerly. The site can produce excellent XC conditions with plenty of flat farmland in front and the Cheviots behind.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hanggliding
- soaring
- thermals

weather

If the wind is off to the north and light, leave for the landing field when you are just below take off (its a long glide with a 180 degree turn back into wind (HG)

access

Head west from Kilham and take the first turning on the right. (200m) follow the road over the bridge to a T junction on the bend and turn left. Follow the road (1mile) looking out for the right turn to Downham Farm (up hill) Go through the farm (slow) as you pass the cottages turn right then up the track to a gate, park here if the pastures are either wet or in hay (if dry) drive up around the back of the hill and park near the stone wall at the top

regulation

Because of Valuable horses kept near/on the site you must contact the NHPC first to organise permission with the owner you can contact the NHPC through there forum http://www.nhpc.org.uk/ or by ringing club contact or cheviot sites officer. Phone numbers available through their contacts page http://www.nhpc.org.uk/contact.php