Mark Chamberlain

Tried Combe in the morning but it was too strong (predictably but it was worth a try). Went on to Liddington where it was strong but doable. Launching from low down and staying away from the top saw tricky soaring conditions but later as the thermals kicked of opened up the lift band. 3 got away (where did you get to?) but I'd taken off without a map or gps, not intending to go XC so when I got into the same big thermal and got a 1200ft height gain was racked with indecision and ended up flopping over the back of the hill not wanting to commit myself to an XC and not being able to get back to the hill.
An excellent day that I really enjoyed.