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Craig Leith (Alva)

8🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 460 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1852

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~142 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), con precipitación 1.6 mm.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 142 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~367 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 367 m
CAPE: 630
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~826 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 826 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2175

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~947 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 947 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Grassy hill - about the summit

About this site

Craig Leith (Alva) is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Alva. Takeoff elevation is 460 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.