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Ben Dorain

6⛔ Not flyable

United Kingdom · Takeoff 739 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0210

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~89 m, viento fuerte (39 km/h), con precipitación 15.7 mm.

Wind max: 39 km/h
Base: 89 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~37 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 3.0 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 37 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0411

No recomendable para volar, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 28.2 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0554

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~165 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 4.6 mm.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 165 m
CAPE: 30
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.