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Bushwhack ridge

4🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 481 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~204 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h), con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 204 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~465 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 465 m
CAPE: 290
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~578 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 578 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2175

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~963 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 963 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

If you get through the first bit of forest it gets easier... Follow the forestry tracks up to the saddle

About this site

Bushwhack ridge is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Callander. Takeoff elevation is 481 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.