Sheepwash
SHEEPWASH: Private airstrip
Noye: (Also known as LUKES FARM according to some sources, WESTOVER FARM according to others. I think I'd favour WESTOVER FARM as being the most likely).
Aerial view 2002
Aerial detail 2007
Aerial view 2017
Note: These three pictures were obtained from Google Earth ©
Operated by: 2001: Mr Roger Appleton
Location: 0.5nm W of Sheepwash, 10nm NW of Okehampton,15nm E of Bude
Period of operation: 1984 to around 2021
Runway: 2001: 17/35 800x35 grass
NOTES: For a strip of this length it is very unusual in that landings are on 35 (uphill) and take-offs are on 17 (downhill) and the strip is sharply undulating. Some flight guides warn that the strip is also prone to wind-shear and turbulence.
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