Coward's bowl
📍 England , Wiltshire · Nearest city: Mere (2 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 187 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
51.10870, -2.27730Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/London)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:59
Solar noon: 13:07
Golden hour: 19:15 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:15
Day: 14.3 h daylight hours
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
Anywhere in the bowl facing into the prevailing wind. Paragliders should not launch directly in front of rigging hang glider pilots. Be aware that in stronger winds it may not be possible to penetrate out from the bowl. Also be aware that horses may be using the bridlepath running up the spur and may be spooked by inflating gliders.
Nearby sites
Rifle Range (14) · Lansdown (14) · White Horse (10) · Milk Hill White Horse (18) · Golden Ball (10) · Ballard Down (14)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.