Cacra paragliding site and weather forecast
UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Cacra.
Altitude301 m
Launch directionsS
Coordinates55.4398, -3.0783
AreaUK
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Cacra is a hill site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 301 m. It works best in southerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- hill
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Cacra
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Cacra doesn't cover.
Tinto (North)northerly or north-easterly wind, 43 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 378 m · N launchHillend (Restricted)easterly or south-easterly wind, 50 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 441 m · N, SE launchMount Bengersouth-westerly or westerly wind, 10 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 467 m · SW, W launchBodesbeck Lawnorth-westerly wind, 16 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 656 m · NW launch
Site information
This page records the launch location, altitude and known wind aspects. Detailed local guidance has not yet been verified, so consult the managing club or an experienced local pilot before flying.
Paragliding sites near Cacra
Mount Benger10 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 467 m · SW, W launchBridgend10 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 470 mWitchieKnowe11 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 411 mBodesbeck Law16 km away · Wingbeat Paragliding Club · 656 m · NW launchBroughton Heights32 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 430 m · SW, W, NW launchMoorfoots38 km away · Lanarkshire and Lothian Soaring Club · 420 m · NW launch
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.