Photo is of the SW slope of Sca Fell and to the left Scafell Pike, the highest peak in England (3206 ft).

Welcome to Edensoaring's website. Edensoaring is a group which has recently affiliated to the the British Gliding Association, but which has a history of gliding in the Lake District and Eden valley area for over 30 years ( as Eden Soaring Society). We are fortunate in having a solid core group of experienced soaring pilots as well as contacts with other clubs, particularly in the North East and Scotland.

We are developing a new permanent winch-launching site near the foot of the Cross Fell ridge which extends for 50km in length and rises to 2900 feet asl. This location, lying as it does in the lee of the Lake District in a westerly airflow and directly in the lee of Cross Fell in the easterly winds, should allow it to become one of THE sites in England over the next few years. The very successful expeditions to Carlisle in April 2006 and 2007 have started to share this amazing soaring area of England with the wider gliding fraternity, and we look forwards to welcoming visitors to our site ( any planned dates can be viewed by logged-on members).

We now have the 1000m strip available to use, with a new Skylaunch winch. This enables good launches just 2 km from the Cross Fell ridge, From there the soaring potential is excellent. The 45km of ridge ( 50km from 1 pm local time on sundays, when the Warcop Danger Area closes ) allows plenty of potential to transition to thermal and wave. The airspace is relatively free , with freedom to fly up to Flight Level 195 ( approx 19500 feet) straight from launch and over the Pennines. Higher wave boxes will be available in 2008. We would suggest that a Silver Badge would be the minimum qualification for flying solo at Skelling, though we would welcome others if bringing a 2-seater with appropriately qualified P1. All pilots wishing to fly must be in current flying practice, and also current on winch launching before arrival. If in doubt then pilots should first discuss this with their home club CFI.

LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS The site of Edensoaring is at Skelling Farm, near Skirwith, approximately 8 miles east of Penrith Cumbria. Grid ref NY 625 338 (or 36250 53381). Elevation of site is 600 feet asl. 54degrees 41min 53sec N, 002degrees 35min 0sec W.(54deg 41.876minn N, 002deg35.002 min W in decimal format) BGA turn point designator X-SKF. Contact no. is 07849 979575 (Edensoaring mobile). Arrival by air ( gliders only, no power) use 129.975, on which you can check on winch launching and circuit activity. NB When we are not active there will be gates or stock fencing across the 50m gap in the wall which divides the strip. There is a track crossing approx. 100m from the southeast end of the strip. It is very rough at present and landing across it is best avoided. Better to land further into the field. There is an aerial photo (on the menu to the left) for those logging on. PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP AT THE SITE WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION via contact with us. We don't want to affect the privacy of the farmers and damage our relationship with them.

If you would like to register with this website please click the "New User" button which can be found on the left hand side under the User Functions section. We would appreciate some information about you ( e.g. if a glider pilot, where do you fly, what experience you have?) before you register so that we know who we are authorising ( please send an introductory email to office@edensoaring.co.uk). This will enable us to give suitable access rights to forums and galleries.