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Cairnwell - Glenshee

23🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 916 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~274 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 2.9 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 274 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-195

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~475 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 7.7 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 475 m
CAPE: 260
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2055

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~369 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 1.3 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 369 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2175

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~610 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 610 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

From the top of the ski lift walk S

About this site

Cairnwell - Glenshee is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Blairgowrie. Takeoff elevation is 916 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 23/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.