Pen Cerrig Calch
📍 Wales , Monmouthshire · Nearest city: Gilwern (8 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 565 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.88760, -3.13497Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:54 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~875 m, strong wind (26 km/h).
base ~875m · wind 26 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1256 m, strong wind (33 km/h).
base ~1256m · wind 33 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1166 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1166m · wind 19 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
This is now an official South East Wales HG&PG Club site!
Pilot comments
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