Double Craigs / Stronend (W face)

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Before you goSensitive site - Check OPC website during lambing [March to May] - Airspace restrictions: D above 3000' (910m) - Soaring site ONLY - Glasgow CTR within 1.5km SW of face.

Today at the launch23 Jun

Working window

SW–W

WindWNW 3mphHeadwind

Gust2.7×Light

Thermal1-2m/sLight

Cloud base650ftLow

Context only, never a go-call

Open-Meteo

Getting there

In Fintry take the road to Culcreuch Castle hotel. Park at the small loch or ask to park in the hotel car park. Follow the track on the right from the car park for about one kilometer. 50m after some fallen boulders take the fainter track on the right up the hill.

Parking

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Weather

This can be a turbulent site in strong conditions and best avoided.

Who do I ask

The local club

This site is looked after by its local BHPA club, who hold the full guide, photos and contacts.

Crew chatLive3 messages

Priya S.

Bit cross and gusty this afternoon, worth waiting for it to back off after 3.

Sana M.

Bottom field's clear, gate code's the usual. Cows in the top field, land short.

Mara L.

Busy with walkers today, get there early for parking.

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