Shannakeela Mt.
📍 Connaught , County Galway · Nearest city: Oughterard (20 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 352 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
53.47290, -9.61860Loading 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 | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Find suitable clean of rocks grassy fields on the slopes of the mount.
Rules and notes
Regular ridge and thermal soaring rules.
Pilot comments
Lovely take off site for XC flights
Nearby sites
Redeemed Siner (16) · Maumturk Mts (10) · Mum (6) · Devil's Mother (0) · Aconeera or Cnoc Mordain (11) · Leenaun (7)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.