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Ben Dorain

6🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 739 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~26 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 3.7 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 26 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~228 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 228 m
CAPE: 640
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2055

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~601 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 601 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~875 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 875 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off is possible in a number of places. The smooth grassy bay on the spur on the right hand side of the coire looking east from Bridge of Orchy is a commong one

About this site

Ben Dorain is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Spean Bridge. Takeoff elevation is 739 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 6/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.