Parlick
📍 England , Lancashire · Nearest city: Longridge (8 km)
28 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 423 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.90050, -2.61610Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:10 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~1295 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~1295m · wind 36 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1291 m, strong wind (36 km/h).
base ~1291m · wind 36 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~845 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~845m · wind 20 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 | 0.95 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Pilot comments
The wind at the landing field can often be as strong as at the top of the hill when it is coming from the east or west. Be wary of rotor behind the spine ridge in strong winds when flying either the East or West bowls.
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