Loch Walton
📍 Scotland , East Dunbartonshire · Nearest city: Lennoxtown (11 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 416 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
56.06160, -4.14070Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
It's a grassy hillside all the way. Take off anywhere you like when you think you're high enough.
Rules and notes
Soaring site ONLY - Glasgow CTR within 2km S of face. Airspace restrictions: D above 3000' (910m) - Site CLOSED during lambing [March to May]! - For dates check OPC website
Pilot comments
Closed during lambing.- Airspace restrictions!
Nearby sites
Buckies (NW) - Lees Hill (3) · Buckies (NE) (Fintry Hills) (2) · Double Craigs / Stronend (W face) (10) · Stronend (NW face) (3) · Gargunnock (1) · 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.