Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~682 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 682 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Shining Tor
4🟢 Flyable todayUnited Kingdom · Takeoff 533 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~475 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 475 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~172 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 2.4 mm.
Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 172 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~519 m, viento 12 km/h.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 519 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
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Takeoff description
An extension of the same ridge that forms Cats Tor, Shining Tor is the highest point in Cheshire at 1817ft (559m) and the highest Paragliding site in the Peak District. Park on the Buxton to Macclesfield road (A537) at the point marked MP on the OS map. t/b 300ft. Wind WSW-WNW. Peak Soaring Association site.
About this site
Shining Tor is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Whaley Bridge. Takeoff elevation is 533 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 4/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.