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Hepburn Wood

7🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 247 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0467

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~610 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 610 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~319 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 319 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0670

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~611 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 611 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0763

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~882 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h).

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 882 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off, very small area with a fence 15m behind ! (PG's) best to take off lower down to the south of the ridge HG's - this is a very steep ridge with strong lift make sure you get your nose down & your wings level before taking off !

About this site

Hepburn Wood is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Belford. Takeoff elevation is 247 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 7/100. 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.