Ben Ledi
📍 Scotland , Stirling · Nearest city: Callander (6 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 517 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
56.25260, -4.30610Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.40 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
From the end of the bridge take the wide path leading up through the trees. Takeoff where you like above the (old) treeline but a common place is at the shoulder before the path turns sharply onto the ridge leading up to the summit - NN 572 088 GB Grid Approx 45mins to walk up to here
Rules and notes
This site is not regulated by any of the clubs
Pilot comments
XC is possible but is quite committing because of the lack of roads and forested areas over the back of Ben Ledi
Nearby sites
Bushwhack ridge (4) · Balquhidder (14) · Aberfoyle (14) · Lochearnhead (10) · Beinn Leabhainn (Burger Van) (6) · Meall nan Tarmachan (14)