Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~161 m, viento fuerte (35 km/h), con precipitación 0.6 mm.
Wind max: 35 km/h
Base: 161 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Hillend (Restricted)
9🟡 MarginalUnited Kingdom · Takeoff 441 m
Forecast next days
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~115 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 2.8 mm.
Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 115 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~476 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).
Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 476 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~725 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h).
Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 725 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
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Takeoff description
This site is within Edinburgh Airport CTR see link for up to date procedures before flying this site. You MUST sign the LoA and accept the conditions to fly this site. https://www.llsclub.co.uk/index.php/hillend Either walk up the hill directly behind the ski tows or get the chair lift. Most popular launch for the north face is right by the summit cairn.
About this site
Hillend (Restricted) is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Colinton. Takeoff elevation is 441 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 9/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.