Paragliding Devil's Dyke West Sussex South East England United Kingdom

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Paragliding in Devil’s Dyke, West Sussex, South East England United Kingdom

Best Wind Direction:

Northwest

West Sussex is located in the south of England. The climate here is classified, like in the rest of the British Isles, as oceanic climate, with chilly winters and warm summers. West Sussex offers a plethora of recreational activities and sports for visitors and locals alike.

Devil’s Dyke is a valley, located on the South Downs Way, close to Brighton and Hove. If you want to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush, then you should try paragliding. Devil’s Duke is a very popular site for paragliding. The take off point is found at 50°53’8″ (50.8857)N; 0°12’46” (0.21296)W and the GPS coordinates for the landing are 50°53’24” (50.89)N; 0°13’4″ (0.2178)W.

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In addition, the altitude of the launch area is at 633 ft/193 m and the ideal wind direction is from the northwest. Keep in mind that you should not fly below 950 ft/290 m MSL. Finally, the spot is suitable for both the novice and the advanced pilot, as there are training centers with qualified instructors who can teach you the basics.

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