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Coniston Old Man

12🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 722 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1848

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~21 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 3.9 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 21 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~250 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 250 m
CAPE: 290
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~533 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 533 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~969 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 969 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0

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Coniston Old Man is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Ambleside. Takeoff elevation is 722 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE, E, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.