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Coire Nan Cisteachan

9🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 894 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~113 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 113 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~522 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 522 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2055

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~372 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 372 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~815 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 815 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Site also known as Dalwhinnie North Big grassy areas at the top. For the main takeoff follow the track to the top and then cross over to the main takeoff. Alternative takeoff along the track possible if the wind allows

About this site

Coire Nan Cisteachan is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Kingussie. Takeoff elevation is 894 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 9/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.