Perseverance Hill
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Red, no landing. Purple, no overflying.
Hang glider alternative launch site for Pinnacle Hill.
ALL OF THE "Malvern Hills General Site Rules" APPLY TO THIS SITE
GRID REF
SO769435 (this launch has no NOTAM ref #)
WIND DIRECTION (for launch only, for hill see Pinnacle)
ENE - E ( 60° - 90°) Best 80°
HEIGHT
280m ( 921′ ) 756′ TTB
HAZARDS
The rigging area is in rotor so progress to launch should be taken with care keeping rear sail of the glider low.
Of the 2 potential launch points. a raised lump and a flatter are just a bit south, the latter has been known to be turbulent.
There is no immediate bottom landing and the field below. So you must feel confident of making progress south and landing in the conventional fields.
ACCESS
Via the B4232 (Jubilee Drive) at the northern end. Take path (See map)
PARKING
Plateau pay & display car park. WR13 6DQ. Annual parking passes can be purchased. Parking fees go towards hill maintenance including tree clearance.
TAKE OFF AREAS
200m south of the Wyche Cutting. 150m ENE of Plateau car park.
Read Pinnacle Hill East for other details of the site.