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Longridge fell

2🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 335 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0454

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~342 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 342 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~222 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 222 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~460 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 460 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0749

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~235 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h), con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 235 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Wind: NNW - NNE (clockwise) Rating: CP Height ASL: 1000ft (300m) Top - Bottom: Varies The rigging and launch area is the edge of the grass field just before the heather and next to the edge of the ridge. Airspace: The airspace above the hill is at FL55. Behind the hill the airspace drops to 4500ft ASL at Blackburn, 3500 ft ASL at the M65, and then to ground level beyond the M62 The site must only be used by members of the Pennine Soaring Club.

About this site

Longridge fell is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Langho. Takeoff elevation is 335 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.