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Croagh Patrick

22🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 741 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0446

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~19 m, viento fuerte (27 km/h), con precipitación 1.3 mm.

Wind max: 27 km/h
Base: 19 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0550

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~54 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 54 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0655

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~214 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 214 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~151 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 151 m
CAPE: 20
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.