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Stronend (NW face)

3🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 510 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~228 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 228 m
CAPE: 90
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1990

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~582 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 582 m
CAPE: 570
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~679 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 679 m
CAPE: 170
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~961 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 961 m
CAPE: 160
LI: 0.0

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About this site

Stronend (NW face) is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Lennoxtown. Takeoff elevation is 510 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 3/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.