Buachaille Etive Mor
📍 Scotland , Highland · Nearest city: Spean Bridge (27 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1005 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
56.64580, -4.90085Loading 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: 05:54
Solar noon: 13:18
Golden hour: 19:42 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:42
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 | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Approx Latitude 56°38'42.03'N Longitude 4°54'11.83'W Direction can ether be NW back down the corrie or SE into the valley Take off area is rocky and can cause snags
Nearby sites
Bruthach nan Uamh (11) · Creag Meaghaidh (18) · Meall Monachyle (20) · Na Cnapanan (20) · Meall nan Tarmachan (14) · Beinn Ghlas (Ben Lawers group) (15)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.