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Cartridge Hill

4🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 380 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1853

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~332 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 332 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~611 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 611 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~540 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 540 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~962 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 962 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0

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Cartridge Hill is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Darwen. Takeoff elevation is 380 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.