Loughcrillan RTE Transmitter
📍 Ulster , County Donegal · Nearest city: Dungloe (15 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 207 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
54.81700, -8.31890Loading 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 | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Flat grassy area in front and to the right of the RTE Transmitter.There is a road to the gates of the transmitter and then a dirt road from there on running across the top of the ridge.Beautiful view of the mountains and the sea beyond and the hill can be climbed further above 200 m for a higher takeoff.
Rules and notes
None
Nearby sites
Errigal Mt. (0) · Truskmore (0) · Trawalua Strand (2) · Ben Bulbin (12) · Lough Navar (2) · Knocknarea (16)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.