Eyam Edge
📍 England , Derbyshire · Nearest city: Hathersage (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 365 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.29620, -1.69680Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:42 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1393 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~1393m · wind 27 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1262 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~1262m · wind 24 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~869 m, wind 14 km/h.
base ~869m · wind 14 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
Grass take-off. Small ridge meaning low ground proximity after launch and narrow range of suitable wind speeds.
Pilot comments
A site that needs considerable caution. Looks benign but can be rough immediately after take-off. Good XC potential for experienced pilots. Unsuitable for ridge soaring.
Nearby sites
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