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The Roaches

10🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 442 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~513 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 513 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~467 m, viento 21 km/h.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 467 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~596 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 596 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0749

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~299 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h), con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 299 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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The Roaches is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Leek. Takeoff elevation is 442 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 10/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.