What's it all about?

Developed from Simon Steven's now-retired Weather Permitting site, SlopeFinder aims to provide a useful resource for the slope-soaring community.

History

Quite a few years ago, Simon Stephens set up his WeatherPermitting website - don't go looking for it, it's not there now - although it's in the online Wayback Machine. The site gathered together details of several hundred slope soaring sites throughout the British Isles. Although it no longer exists, Simon has generously shared the data which is available here for the benefit of the soaring community. The current site uses and extends this data to offer a continuation of that approach.

Why do I need to register?

Several reasons. Firstly, registration will give you full access to the site's database of slopes. Secondly,to accept the Conditions of Use of the site and confirm that you will respect landowners, clubs and other users. And finally, you will be able to make your own contribution by adding new or updating existing site information.

Example site - Cam Long Down

This a brilliant slope, good clean lift, but only works from N to NNE. Landing is best done across the slope in front of you using the bracken as a cushion. Care needs to be used to avoid the saplings which have been known to jump up and catch a wing or two. Landing on the narrow hill top can be subject to heavy curlover effects. This is National Trust land and is on the Cotswold Way so please be coureous to walkers and dog walkers