Slope Soaring Code of Practice
PLEASE NOTE ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CURRENT BMFA HANDBOOK
NO LITTER IS TO BE LEFT BEHIND
- Any incident which could possibly impinge on the clubs relationship with the site owner, is to be reported to a club officer without delay.
- There shall be no interference with farming activities. Members are to give way to farm vehicles on the access track
- Farm gates are to be left open or closed as found
Litton Cheney
The Marquis club has permissable access to the Litton Cheney bowl which is south of the main Bridport-Dorchester road. The bowl is accessed by way of three gates. Access to the South-West and upper South East slopes for cars has been allowed by the farm manager. Cars are required to park by the hedge and if you are requested to to remove the car by the farm manager or to stop flying, then the request should be complied with without argument. Please inform a club officer if this occurs, so that they can contact the farm manager to update the situation on permissable access
Eggardon Hill
(North slope). Although the top of Eggardon Hill is National Trust, the surrounding slopes are privately owned. The Marquis club has exclusive rights to fly the North slope by the local farmer who is a member of this club.
Ringstead
National Trust site for southerly wind NT byelaws apply on this slope
(Occasionally at Ringstead, the Christchurch club will be present and then normal frequency rules apply) (Many other users including hang gliders)
Maiden Castle
North slope/north east facing slope.
White Horse
South facing slope