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Pontlottyn

2🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 426 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0375

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~921 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 921 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0480

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~514 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 514 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~231 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 231 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~318 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 318 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

A minimal carry to take-off. The take-off area is large and flat, and the hill has a nice rounded front. No real obstructions, but be aware of the high voltage power lines running along the bottom of the hill in front of take-off.

About this site

Pontlottyn is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Rhymney. Takeoff elevation is 426 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. 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.