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Benglenesky

14🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 504 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~117 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 2.6 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 117 m
CAPE: 80
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~157 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 1.4 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 157 m
CAPE: 180
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2080

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~544 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 544 m
CAPE: 138
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~726 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 726 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Few possible take off spots- from the summit to lower elevation of Mount. Little tough hiking- rough territory.

About this site

Benglenesky is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Clifden. Takeoff elevation is 504 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.