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Knockfarrell

2🟢 Flyable today

United Kingdom · Takeoff 183 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~619 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 619 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~321 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 3.3 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 321 m
CAPE: 200
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~756 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 756 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~846 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 846 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Launching is possible from the car park and area immediately adjacent to it, though it will sometimes be necessary to drop down the slope a little to escape the strong compression zone.

About this site

Knockfarrell is a paragliding launch site in United Kingdom, near Conon Bridge. Takeoff elevation is 183 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.