Saturdays flying at Beachy Head

I drove to Eastbourne on Saturday morning with Ian and parked up at Beachy Head. There were already some guys there flying foamies. The wind was blowing well from the South East and the lift was strong. There was a bunch of handgliders huddles behind a grass bank but the wind strength kept them on the ground.
Ian and I walked on past the guys flying their foamies and along the slope to a wide open area. Here you could barrel along the slope below your feet in lovely smooth lift.

The pictures above were taken from the Bomber Command memorial stone looking down on the light house on our right.  While Ian was flying a handglider launched from behind and above us in conditions we thought was too windy but luckily Ian was on the ball and got out of his way.
Beachy Head is one of those places I think people are wary of flying at but its a great site with a grassy area to one side so you don't have to be flying out over the sea if you don't want too. The parking is great with the car park located just behind the flying site. The landing area can get very busy with people and dogs so best to go early to avoid walkers. Make the effort if you haven't already as its well worth the effort.