Whernside
📍 England , North Yorkshire · Nearest city: Ingleton (9 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 579 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
54.22230, -2.40158Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:57 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1066 m, strong wind (32 km/h).
base ~1066m · wind 32 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1234 m, strong wind (33 km/h).
base ~1234m · wind 33 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~775 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~775m · wind 16 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Nearby sites
Whernside WSW (7) · Whernside W/NW (6) · Ingleborough (12) · Simon Fell (NW) (0) · Park Fell (NW) (0) · Park Fell (ENE) (0)