The Paps (Southwest site)
📍 Munster , County Cork · Nearest city: Millstreet (16 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 551 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
52.00330, -9.27310Loading 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Take off from the top of the spine overlooking the Clydagh River valley.
Pilot comments
Lots of rocks on the hills here... be careful. as of March 2013, this site is unflown.
Nearby sites
The Paps (20) · Coolcurtoga (2) · Knocknabro (15) · Killeen (20) · Rossacroo (3) · Knocknagowan (14)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.