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Black Hill (Manaton)

4🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 377 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~956 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 956 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~971 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 971 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~592 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 1.9 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 592 m
CAPE: 560
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1449 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1449 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0

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Black Hill (Manaton) is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Bovey Tracey. Takeoff elevation is 377 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.