Oxenbourne
About
A small north-west facing bowl and larger north facing slope. The ridge can only be accessed from the air.
Hang gliding is allowed, but there is no suitable top landing.
Access
Access is through the pedestrian gate. The gate is locked with a padlock, combination 6969. Please ensure the gate is chained and locked behind you, with the chain running below the latch so it cannot be lifted off.
Please do not leave the gate unlocked!
Parking
Park on the side of the South Downs way or in Butser Hill car park. Do not park by the pedestrian gate into the bowl.
Details
Location LAT/LNG | 50.972201 / -0.992278 |
What 3 Words | exhales bulletins bonkers |
PG Pilot Requirements | CP+10 |
Wind Direction | 265 to 360 degreesWINDdirection |
Height | 250m (820ft) |
Top To Bottom | 75m (246ft) |
Site Contact | Nick Atkinson - Farmer 07768 903463 |
Map
Site Rules
Do not walk to the north facing ridge through the farmland.
No climbing fences - we have a gate installed into the bowl for launching.
No parking in front of the gate into the launch field.
Hazards
The bank of trees between the bowl and the north facing ridge may be a challenge to cross in stronger wind. Ensure you have enough height to cross these before heading on to the main ridge.
There are high voltage power lines and pylons present at the western end of the ridge.
Rigging
Set up in the first field through the pedestrian gate. Do not proceed further into the farmland on foot.
Takeoff
We are only permitted to launch in the north west facing bowl. Do not walk further into the farmland to launch on the north facing slope, we are expressly prohibited from doing so.
Landing
Slope landing anywhere in the bowl or the ridge, or bottom landing in the green strip between the two cropped fields. Please pack up and walk out to the east, back into the bowl to relaunch.
Consider
This site is in full view of the landowner who has graciously allowed us to use the site again after a long hiatus. Please follow the rules!