Boscombe cliffs
📍 England , Bournemouth · Nearest city: Bournemouth (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 31 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
50.72140, -1.83187Loading 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
A few patches to launch from, can be tricky in light wind. Also a 4ft fence to hop, not hard.
Rules and notes
Wessex clubs have arranged some rules for their members to fly a nearby site. This is NOT a wessex site, and there is no bylaw preventing launching or landing here, though the site is in airspace, so one launch stay below cliff height.
Nearby sites
Barton on Sea (8) · Ballard Down (14) · Taddiford gap (14) · Kimmeridge (6) · Compton Whites (14) · Afton Down (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.