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Mynydd Machen

8🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 357 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~515 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 515 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~836 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 836 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~813 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 813 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0780

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1018 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1018 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0

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Mynydd Machen is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Crosskeys. Takeoff elevation is 357 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: NE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.