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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 ~293 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 2.9 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 293 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~406 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 406 m
CAPE: 330
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2054

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~443 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h), con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 443 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2155

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~456 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 456 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.