Catacol
📍 Scotland , North Ayrshire · Nearest city: Isle of Arran (14 km)
10 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 167 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
55.69640, -5.31910Loading 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: 05:58
Solar noon: 13:19
Golden hour: 19:40 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:40
Day: 14.7 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 |
Takeoff description
A number of suitable options. Easy top landing options
Rules and notes
Please don't land in the fields as the farmer does not like that.
Nearby sites
Goat Fell (17) · Blacksidend (11) · Buachaille Etive Mor (16) · Campsies (14) · Aberfoyle (14) · Meall Monachyle (20)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.