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Blacksidend

11🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 409 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~217 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 217 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~235 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 1.4 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 235 m
CAPE: 580
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~792 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 792 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2175

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~893 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 893 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0

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Blacksidend is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Darvel. Takeoff elevation is 409 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 11/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.