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High Wheeldon

6🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 393 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0453

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~517 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 517 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~346 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 346 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0685

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~708 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 708 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0749

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~375 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 375 m
CAPE: 30
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.