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Site Name: Ulverston, Birkrigg Common

County: Cumbria

Nearest Place: Lindal in Furness ?

Also Near: Barrow in Furness

OS Grid Ref: SD 251 758 - Landranger: 96 -  Multimap Link

Height ASL: 75 metres - CAA Limit: 60 metres

Location: 4 miles N.E. of Barrow in Furness

Directions: A.590 Ulverston to Barrow, turn left toward Ulverston Railway Station.
Keep going for about 2.5 miles and Birkrigg Hill and Common are on the left of the road.

Parking: Off roads on Common

Facilities: Several pubs in Ulverston

Accessibility:

Flying Area: about 10 acres

Comments: Some limestone pavements about - don't crash on them!

Local Clubs/Contacts: North West Power & Kite Group

Nearest Retailer: Kendal Kites

Report By: Steve Gibson File 1993

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