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Hepburn Wood

7🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 247 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0370

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~818 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 818 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~400 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 400 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0554

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~607 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 607 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1182 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1182 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.