DESCRIPTION

A thermic site with a sheltered takeoff. Beware of being blown back into quarry. Don't scratch low because there will be rotor behind the trees. Don't fly in strong winds. Assess the true wind direction carefully. HG—Difficult PG—Tricky.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- thermals

weather

Hazards Do not land in fields to right of takeoff, or you will have flown over horses and pheasant rearing pens, and will be made most unwelcome. The air can be rough (thermic). The size of the quarry should not be underestimated. Do not get close as you may be sucked into it! Trees!!. This is a sensitive site as the hill has been purchased by a conservationist, who is planning to plant more trees. Make sure you keep a low profile.

access

From Bridgwater -leave Cannington on the A39 toward Minehead. Turn left opposite the Cottage Inn at Keenthorne. I mile on, at crossroads, turn left toward Plainsfield. Take next right sign posted Triscombe Stone. The tarmac road ends in a car park. Carry through the gate and along the track around the quarry (with the quarry on your right). Where the track goes downhill steeply, turn left through the line of trees to takeoff. There is a line of trees running downhill right of takeoff. DO NOT DRIVE TO TAKEOFF! From Taunton - with a PG it’s quicker to park at the bottom of the hill and walk directly up. In this case approach from the A358 Taunton to Williton road and follow signs to Triscombe, which take you to the Blue Ball Inn. Turn right and you can park off the road after about 400yds. A track goes straight up the front of the hill.