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Gap of Dunloe

2🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 310 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~421 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 421 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~507 m, viento 7 km/h.

Wind max: 7 km/h
Base: 507 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~400 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 400 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0775

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~447 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 447 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

500m after Kate Kearneys Cottage is a Walking track up the Reeks ridge. (if you reach the bridge then you have missed the track) Follow this to the single tall tree that you can see on the crest of the ridge. take off near this tree. It is at least 30mins from the bottom of the track to the take off area (walking). There is no access for vehicles to the take off area.

About this site

Gap of Dunloe is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Cill Airne. Takeoff elevation is 310 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.