Skirrid paragliding site and weather forecast

UK. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Skirrid.

Altitude463 m
Launch directionsSE, NW
Coordinates51.8585, -2.9724
AreaUK

Flying profile

N: not recordedNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: bestS: not recordedSW: not recordedW: not recordedNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Skirrid is a flying site in UK with a recorded launch elevation of 463 m. It works best in south-easterly and north-westerly winds.

Recent forecast scores

Day scores for Skirrid from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (17 Sept, 11:35 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.

  • Sun 20 Sept43/100 No-golow confidence
  • Wed 23 Sept88/100 Excellentlow confidence

When the wind is wrong for Skirrid

The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Skirrid doesn't cover.

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 Skirrid

Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.

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