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Craig Leith (Alva)

8🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 460 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0447

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~18 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 2.5 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 18 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~24 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h), con precipitación 1.3 mm.

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 24 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0646

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~110 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 110 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0759

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~489 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 489 m
CAPE: 30
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.