Manchester is a vibrant city, located in Greater Manchester, England. The climate here is classified as a temperate maritime climate, like much of the British Isles, with cold winters and warm summers. Manchester is noted as much for its historical buildings, theaters, music scenes and attractions, as for its sports and leisure activities.
Castleton is a beautiful village in the Derbyshire Peak District, about an hour drive from Manchester. The village nestles between the Dark Peak and the White Peak. On a good day, you can see a number of paragliders and hand-gliders in the sky of Castleton, as there are many interesting paragliding locations close to the village. Lords Seat is the highest point of the ridge in the Derbyshire Peak District of England. It is a 546 m/1.791 ft hill, that forms the natural barrier between the Edale and Hope valleys.
The take off altitude is at 491 m/1610.5 ft above sea level and the take off point is found at 53°20’52” (53.3479)N; 1°49’10” (1.8197)W. In addition, the landing point is found at 53°21’10” (53.353)N; 1°49’51” (1.831)W, at an elevation of 315 m/1033 ft. The optimum wind direction is from the north. Once in the air, you can glide around for a long time and admire the panoramic view of the picturesque village and the valley.
The location attracts visitors at any time of the year, but the best periods are during spring and summer months. Keep in mind that, Lords Seat is suitable for advanced pilots. Finally, if you find yourself in this place, you should definitely explore Edale Valley, which boasts a wide range of flora and a variety of butterflies.
