A North Wind Blows, West Runton, 29th November 2008

The whole of the South of England was forecast rain, but thanks to those bright guys who do the met modelling it looked like the North Norfolk coast would be flyable. It was a two and a half hour drive up from London, mostly through moist, misty conditions. It was a wow moment when skies cleared only thirty miles south of the coast, and another when I saw gliders in the sky. The cliff runs three and a half miles between Cromer and Sheringham. I'd been meaning to visit Cromer all my life, as my great grandparents came from there. Little did I know my first sight of the small seaside town would be soaring above it. That was the third wow. The handful of flyers there - mostly from the Norfolk club - are a great bunch - welcoming, helpful and friendly. Smooth air, nice weekend flying - a great day out. Well worth the drive.

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Sports

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• paragliding

[MartinDaykin]

I used to live at Cromer 50 years ago and used to run to Sheringham & back via West Runton most days. I still go there occasionally. This video has captured the very essence of that delightful area with a fabulous soundtrack

[parateddy]

My great grandparents came from Cromer and the first sight I had of it was soaring the outskirts. That was a pretty moving experience - like different threads of my life weaving together. Thank you for your kind words.

[barrie2448]

Looks good, will have to fly there some time.

[parateddy]

The coastline has a huge sense of atmosphere about it. Maybe it's just a little less populated than further south. I enjoyed flying there. Good company too>

[LJF]

lovely, always wanted to fly there - just never had my kit with me when it's been a good day.

Is it an easy site? I'm pretty low airtime.

[parateddy]

Not at all bad for a coastal site. Lots of sandy beach down below and no fear of stuff like rocks and high tides. Worth giving it a go.

[parateddy]

It was a good day and quite a nice long run. Wilder than our more southerly shores!

[garycooperpara]

I got there just after 12. a nice afternoon. Nice video, but music a little sad. It was a good day!

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