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Pontlottyn

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United Kingdom · Takeoff 426 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1865

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~758 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 758 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~790 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 790 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~668 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 668 m
CAPE: 700
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2195

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~635 m, viento 6 km/h, con precipitación 4.9 mm.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 635 m
CAPE: 460
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.