Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~953 m, viento 10 km/h.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 953 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Fochriw
8🟢 Flyable todayUnited Kingdom · Takeoff 444 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~468 m, viento 16 km/h.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 468 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~125 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 125 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~229 m, viento 13 km/h.
Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 229 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0
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Takeoff description
Carry up the face of the hill to take-off. A short but sharp carry up. Beware of the many deep fissures close to the edge of the hill. There is less compression than at Merthyr, so strong winds at take-off are likely to be close to the real windspeed. Don‘t underestimate actual windspeed and risk getting blown back into the lee rotor and the power lines.
About this site
Fochriw is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Rhymney. Takeoff elevation is 444 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.