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Back of Ecton

5🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 281 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~642 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 642 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~453 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 453 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~760 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 760 m
CAPE: 148
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0749

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~381 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 381 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0

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Back of Ecton is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Buxton. Takeoff elevation is 281 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.