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The area at the north end of Arbroath is Victoria Park. Its is comprised of a grass links and playing fields in a narrow strip nearly 1km long the north end is about 100m wide but it tapers down to about 10 meters at the other end.

It runs in an # south west to north east direction. The prevailing wind is from the south west so traveling along its long axis is a not too ideal down wind experience.

Its possible to get a buggy or two going in the park at times but its a bit limiting for space esp on summer days when there are plenty of people about, picnics, dog walking ect. Loads more space is available outwith the peak summer season with far less members of general public wandering about. There are far better site in the area for buggying.

The site is better for static and boarding. The surface is very flat and free of rabbit damage and the grass is cut regularly there is no rocks, rubbish or pointy things lying around.

The entire north edge of the park is bordered by a very steep 20m high grass bank. This is used by static flyers for steep hill jumping and by a couple of paraglider pilots for launching during onshore winds which create a big updraught against the bank. INSERT DISCLAIMER HERE. Sections of the bank are also useful for trying out your first downhill runs on a land board before combining the board and a kite.

There is an informal agreement with some local flyers and the local kite shop that in general whenever suitable they should use the smaller less busy section of the park at the north end nearest the cliffs beyond the road that cuts through the park. This will help to prevent any conflict between site users. This area is also has informal priority as an area for those learning to fly. If people are flying this area when you arrive then the policy is to overspill on to the main section of the park.