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Take-off – Shining Tor
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 53.2580, -2.0095
- Altitude
- 533 m
- Region
- Cheshire East, GB
Take-off description
An extension of the same ridge that forms Cats Tor, Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire at 1817ft (559m) and the highest Paragliding site in the Peak District. Park on the Buxton to Macclesfield road (A537) at the point marked MP on the OS map. t/b 300ft. Wind WSW-WNW. Peak Soaring Association site.
Comments
This site is open to Peak Soaring Association and associated club members - guests are welcome however we ask that you are a BHPA member and first contact the club. The site guide provides essential safety information and describes requirements set down by the land owners to ensure continued access.