Meall A' Chaorainn
📍 Scotland , Highland · Nearest city: Kingussie (25 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 887 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
56.87790, -4.21932Loading 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
Sit also known as Dalwhinnie South Big flat grassy/heather area
Rules and notes
The site might be closed during grouse hunting season - mid August until mid September
Pilot comments
Good for XC flying, out and returns and triangles
Nearby sites
Coire Nan Cisteachan (9) · Meall Chuaich (13) · Creag Dubh 756m (8) · Beinn Ghlas (Ben Lawers group) (15) · Na Cnapanan (20) · Creag Meaghaidh (18)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.