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Cowdown

5🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 201 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0480

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~910 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 910 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~974 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 974 m
CAPE: 260
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1569 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1569 m
CAPE: 58
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1269 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1269 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Cowdown is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Dorchester. Takeoff elevation is 201 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. 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.