Claunie
📍 Scotland , Highland · Nearest city: Fort William (39 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 666 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
57.16310, -5.20580Loading 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: 05:53
Solar noon: 13:19
Golden hour: 19:45 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:45
Day: 14.9 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 | 0.35 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Nearby sites
Bruthach nan Uamh (11) · Beinn na Feusaige (15) · Fionn Bheinn (15) · Beinn Eighe (14) · Liathach (14) · Meall Gorm (10)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.