Cam Long Down: W-N; 700' asl; 250' ttb; (ST 773 995 - sheet 162), site code 2.093
The southern side of the site is no longer available, as it has become completely overgrown.
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Sites Officer:
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Wayne Buckland (07977 543746).
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Rating:
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Any rated pilot. No training.
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Permission:
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This is an Open Site. Please abide by Avon Club Rules and if you are not a club member read the section for Non-Members.
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Park in the car park on the north side at the south end, inside the gate. Do not park on the grass.
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Rigging:
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Walk up to the saddle and follow the path going north.
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Take Offs:
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Any clear spot.
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Local Flying:
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The ridge is small and so is the lift band so take care. Pilots should be aware of the bushes and the possibility of being blown back as it is a spine-back ridge.
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XC Flying:
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Small site and not often used but may offer potential for paragliders.
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Top Landing:
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It is a spine-back ridge so top landing on a hang-glider is not recommended. Depending on the vegetation, it is possible to land a paraglider near the top of the hill.
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Bottom Landing:
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The car park area. Beware that the ground slopes away towards power lines and houses! If in doubt ask
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Telephones:
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On the road to the north of the car park.
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Hospitals:
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Stroud or Gloucester.
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Directions:
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Coming from Dursley, you take Long Street out of town. Click below for a map if unsure.
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PHOTOS & OTHER INFO
CAM LONG DOWN MAIN
This page last updated: 1st November, 2011
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