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Golden Ball

11🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 264 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0459

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~978 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 978 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1325 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 1325 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1579 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 1579 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~994 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 994 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Nice grassy takeoff

About this site

Golden Ball is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Huish. Takeoff elevation is 264 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 11/100. 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.