Rushup
📍 England , Derbyshire · Nearest city: High Peak (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 490 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.34630, -1.83262Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:42 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1347 m, strong wind (37 km/h).
base ~1347m · wind 37 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1162 m, strong wind (33 km/h).
base ~1162m · wind 33 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~734 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~734m · wind 17 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Directions as per Mam Tor. Rushup Edge t/b 400ft. Wind direction S-SSE. Lords Seat t/b 1000ft,N-NNE.
Pilot comments
All 3 sites require stiff uphill climb of about 3/400 vertical feet over circa 400 metres distance
Nearby sites
Lords Seat (1) · Mam Tor (15) · Dale Head (5) · Treak Cliff (8) · Bradwell (8) · Crowdecote (10)