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Hepburn Wood

7🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 247 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1980

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~375 m, viento 13 km/h, con precipitación 2.8 mm.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 375 m
CAPE: 510
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~592 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 592 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2165

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~760 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 760 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2275

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~992 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 992 m
CAPE: 60
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.