Bache Hill
📍 Wales , Sir Powys · Nearest city: Whitton (7 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 599 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
52.26600, -3.15600Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:47 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~827 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~827m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1230 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~1230m · wind 34 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1144 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~1144m · 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Pilot comments
This site was lost quite a few years ago now :(
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