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Meall Chuaich

13🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 923 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~6 m, viento 24 km/h, con precipitación 1.6 mm.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 6 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~122 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 3.8 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 122 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~340 m, viento fuerte (32 km/h).

Wind max: 32 km/h
Base: 340 m
CAPE: 35
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0755

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

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Takeoff description

4km easy access in so taking an old bike in is a good idea. Straightforward hike. Grassy slope launches best southwest aspect but south and west launch options also good. Avoid higher wind days due to proximity of other hills and possible leeside turbulence.

About this site

Meall Chuaich is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Kingussie. Takeoff elevation is 923 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. 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.