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The Roaches

10🟡 Marginal

United Kingdom · Takeoff 442 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0255

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~369 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 369 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0380

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~761 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 761 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~526 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 526 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~194 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 2.4 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 194 m
CAPE: 60
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.