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Ben Bowie

10🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 250 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~379 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 379 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~429 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 429 m
CAPE: 650
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2090

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1117 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1117 m
CAPE: 120
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1097 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 1097 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Ben Bowie is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Helensburgh. Takeoff elevation is 250 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 10/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.