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Monksdown

1🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 258 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0480

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~765 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 765 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1221 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1221 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1521 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1521 m
CAPE: 53
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1064 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 1064 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

The close proximity of the trees behind the road can give the illusion that the wind is stronger than it really is. Launch here is pretty straight forward. Allow enough distance between you and the top fence in case of difficulties during a launch.

About this site

Monksdown is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Ansty. Takeoff elevation is 258 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 1/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.