Croagh Patrick
📍 Connaught , Maigh Eo · Nearest city: Westport (10 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 741 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.75990, -9.65878Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Sep (66/100, 11°C, 69mm lluvia) · Worst month: Feb (0/100, 171mm lluvia)
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 | 0.71 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Actually current location is not perfect- fully covered by sharp stones spot on summit create no comfortable, difficult and unsafe for the glider take-off. Commonly used take-off's sites to North West are on the east shoulder of Croagh Patrick. Take-off to West South or South-West are on Ben Goram- West shoulder of Croagh Patrick. Detailed location will be provided as soon as possible. Additional information you can get from local pilots.
Nearby sites
Croagh Patrick South take-off (14) · Corranabinnia (18) · Shannakeela Mt. (16) · Ballybanaun (17) · Redeemed Siner (16) · Aconeera or Cnoc Mordain (11)