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Ben Bowie

10⛔ Not flyable

United Kingdom · Takeoff 250 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0210

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~292 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 9.9 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 292 m
CAPE: 160
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0365

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~350 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 350 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0413

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~39 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 9.6 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 39 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~186 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 2.5 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 186 m
CAPE: 20
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.