Ben Ledi
📍 Scotland , Stirling · Nearest city: Callander (6 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 517 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
56.25260, -4.30610Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/London)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:53
Solar noon: 13:15
Golden hour: 19:38 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:38
Day: 14.8 h daylight hours
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
Nearby sites
Balquhidder (14) · Aberfoyle (14) · Meall nan Tarmachan (14) · Meall Monachyle (20) · Beinn Ghlas (Ben Lawers group) (15) · Campsies (14)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.