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Bulbarrow

6🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 253 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1885

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1164 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1164 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1914

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~1028 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 3.2 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1028 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~821 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 2.5 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 821 m
CAPE: 510
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1278 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 1278 m
CAPE: 300
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

The area directly below the gate may be used, but be aware that it is close to the bridleway. Alternatively, the top landing field can be used. Access is through the gate immediately on the left after entering the site. this field is closed if it contsind crop or sheep in the lambing season. you need to clear a barbed wire fence so this launch is not suitable in light winds.

About this site

Bulbarrow is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Sturminster Newton. Takeoff elevation is 253 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 6/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.