Coniston Old Man
📍 England , Cumbria · Nearest city: Ambleside (13 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 722 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
54.36820, -3.12118Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:48 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1081 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~1081m · wind 36 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1005 m, strong wind (38 km/h).
base ~1005m · wind 38 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1093 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1093m · wind 12 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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Pilot comments
initialy imported from International Leonardo
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