Taddiford gap
📍 England , Hampshire · Nearest city: Milford on Sea (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 20 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
50.72990, -1.63058Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:43 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~920 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~920m · wind 24 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1819 m, strong wind (32 km/h).
base ~1819m · wind 32 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~2043 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~2043m · wind 24 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
tricky cliff take off.
Pilot comments
plenty of parking in Taddiford Gap, right behind the site.
Nearby sites
Barton on Sea (8) · Compton Whites (14) · Afton Down (2) · Boscombe cliffs (14) · Compton Reds (6) · Isle of wight Pearl (10)