Lansdown
📍 England , South Gloucestershire · Nearest city: Cold Ashton (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 202 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.43820, -2.40120Forecast 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 ~1127 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~1127m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1568 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~1568m · wind 27 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1381 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~1381m · 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
It's a long walk to the top but there is plenty of space to take off, just beware of the sheep
Pilot comments
The fields are used for farming so make sure you respect the land and close gates
Nearby sites
Maes Knoll (5) · Cam Long Down (5) · Frocester (4) · Ubley (2) · Cley Hill (6) · Westbury White Horse (3)