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Bell Hill

2🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 253 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1131 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1131 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1912

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1044 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 4.1 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1044 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~892 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 892 m
CAPE: 660
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1279 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 1279 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Launch in front of the windsock or anywhere south along the ridge. Be sure you are far enough down the hill that you will not get dragged into parked cars or the fence if you fluff the launch. On busy days ensure the air is clear above you before pulling up your wing. Please ensure hang-gliders have plenty of room to launch when present. It is possible to launch directly into the bowl on light days or when the wind is more northerly. It is advisable not to use this launch on busy days to avoid the risk of collision.

About this site

Bell Hill is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Sturminster Newton. Takeoff elevation is 253 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.