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The Roaches

10🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 442 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~367 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 367 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1915

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~800 m, viento 21 km/h, con precipitación 2.6 mm.

Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 800 m
CAPE: 250
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~629 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 629 m
CAPE: 620
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2190

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~999 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 999 m
CAPE: 240
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.