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Croagh Patrick

22🟢 Flyable today

Ireland · Takeoff 741 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1870

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~163 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 4.1 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 163 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~136 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 6.2 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 136 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~453 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.2 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 453 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~497 m, viento 16 km/h, con precipitación 1.5 mm.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 497 m
CAPE: 190
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Actually current location is not perfect- fully covered by sharp stones spot on summit create no comfortable, difficult and unsafe for the glider take-off. Commonly used take-off's sites to North West are on the east shoulder of Croagh Patrick. Take-off to West South or South-West are on Ben Goram- West shoulder of Croagh Patrick. Detailed location will be provided as soon as possible. Additional information you can get from local pilots.

About this site

Croagh Patrick is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Westport. Takeoff elevation is 741 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 22/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, S, SW, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.