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Carn Liath

20🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 730 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~8 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 2.3 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 8 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~22 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 3.6 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 22 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0661

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~372 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 372 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0751

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~558 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 558 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

From the parking at the cattle grid, walk about 2km on flat ground before branching left on the path up the main S spur of Carn Liath. Walk half way up or more depending on weather conditions

About this site

Carn Liath is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Pitlochry. Takeoff elevation is 730 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. 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.