Take the A680 out of either Edenfield or Rochdale. If coming by the M66, take the Ramsbottom junction and follow the signs for Blackburn for 2 miles then as above.

If you park on the carriageway you risk a parking ticket. If you do, pull well off the road. Seek advise on alternative parking arrangements. Don't drive up the lane to Fecit Farm (please).

Manchester TMA at 3500ft alt. 2200ft ato, (670m ato).

There have been serious accidents when attempting top landings on both hang and paragliders. There can be an area of dangerous air behind take-off. DO NOT fly slowly when top landing here and definitely DO NOT attempt to 'mush it in'. When low, be wary of the Power cables and trees at the base of the hill and running along the road. If the wind is strong there is a pronounced wind shear, possibly caused by the quarry in front. In these conditions, take care bottom landing.

Don't fly over the houses

Don't shout when in the air - on foot pass quietly past the dwellings

Don't bring spectators

This hill has a steep slope towards the top, with a relatively sharp edge and a flat top. This gives a strong wind compression (venturi effect). In strong winds (hang glider strength!) it's advisable to land well back from the edge as there can be rotor. When top landing far back, the air is usually in sink.

Hang gliders and paragliders take off almost anywhere into wind but not close to the quarry. Top landing area is massive but try not to land too close to the edge, the ground slopes from halfway across the field and gives plenty of lift.

Watch out for broken walls on take off. It is easy to soar.

The site will be closed during the lambing season in April/May but normally for a month from 25th April ... check before you fly.

Enormous!

HG: not known

PG: Simon Baillie, 31.6km, ending up at Oakworth, height gain 2200ft, lasting 1.25h, 1999/06/15, glider: Edel Atlas