Dumyat
📍 Scotland , Clackmannanshire · Nearest city: Menstrie (1 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 360 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
56.15530, -3.87382Loading 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Grassy hills - Shelf 300m SW of summit An alternative launch can be found by the Cairn/Fort on Castle Law (WSW of Dumyat), if the wind is more westerly than anticipated.
Rules and notes
Check website during lambing [March to May]
Pilot comments
Many landing fields around Menstrie, along A91. Do not land in field at foot of Dumyat or surrounding fields if horses about. More and more housing reducing options.
Nearby sites
Lossburn Reservoir back of Dumyat (27) · Myreton - Ochils (20) · Craig Leith (Alva) (8) · Bank Hill (16) · Gargunnock (1) · Buckies (NW) - Lees Hill (3)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.