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High Wheeldon

6🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 393 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~431 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 431 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~769 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 769 m
CAPE: 290
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~625 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 625 m
CAPE: 550
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1026 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1026 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0

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High Wheeldon is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Buxton. Takeoff elevation is 393 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 6/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.