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Beinn nam Ban

4🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 509 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~254 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 254 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1915

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~289 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 8.4 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 289 m
CAPE: 500
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~585 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 585 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~443 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 443 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

From the parking area head in a south easterly direction picking the easiest line up broken hillside and rocky ground towards the summit of the hill. The west face of the hill is very steep and craggy and so care should be taken when choosing a place from which to launch.

About this site

Beinn nam Ban is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Ullapool. Takeoff elevation is 509 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.