Mountain paragliding sites in the UK
Mountain launches, where valley winds, thermals and upper winds all shape the day. 5 in the UK, grouped by best wind direction (sites that work in several winds appear more than once).
Top-scoring of these sites in our latest forecasts
Best day scores from Magic Skyweed's most recent forecast runs, on our 0–100 flying scale (latest run 17 Sept, 11:35 UTC). Open a site for hour-by-hour detail scored against your own wing.
Fan GyhirychTue 22 Sept: 58/100 Marginal · top-to-bottom · South West Wales Soaring Club · 700 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launchFan GyhirychTue 22 Sept: 58/100 Marginal · top-to-bottom · South West Wales Soaring Club · 700 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launchFan GyhirychTue 22 Sept: 58/100 Marginal · top-to-bottom · South West Wales Soaring Club · 700 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launchFan GyhirychTue 22 Sept: 58/100 Marginal · top-to-bottom · South West Wales Soaring Club · 700 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launchFan GyhirychTue 22 Sept: 58/100 Marginal · top-to-bottom · South West Wales Soaring Club · 700 m · N, NE, SW, W, NW launch
Best in northerly winds
Best in north-easterly winds
Best in south-easterly winds
Best in southerly winds
Best in south-westerly winds
Best in westerly winds
Best in north-westerly winds
Sites by wind direction
Sites by flying style
Direction ratings are a starting point. Local topography, sea breeze and valley winds change how a site works; read each site's briefing and the live forecast before travelling.