Nephin
📍 Connaught , Maigh Eo · Nearest city: Crossmolina (10 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 795 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
54.01240, -9.36828Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
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 | 0.44 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Variety of take-off spots- from lower elevation of massive slops to the summit.
Rules and notes
Regular ridge and thermal soaring rules
Pilot comments
Lovely flying site with spectacular views to the surrounding landscape of the mountains.
Nearby sites
Croaghmoyle (5) · Corranabinnia (18) · Ballybanaun (17) · Croagh Patrick East Site (3) · Croagh Patrick South take-off (14) · Ben Wee (3)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.