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Gougane Barra

10⛔ Not flyable

Ireland · Takeoff 355 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-029

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~72 m, viento fuerte (33 km/h), con precipitación 19.1 mm.

Wind max: 33 km/h
Base: 72 m
CAPE: 170
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0375

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~547 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 547 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~19 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.3 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 19 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~164 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 1.1 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 164 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off is located on the hill across the lake, behind the church. Take the road from the pub and go in an anti-clockwise direction around the lake... follow the track up around the side of the ridge and behind... climb up here as it is easiest. It will take you about 45-60 minutes to get to a suitable take off area on the top. The better launch areas are further to the southwest.

About this site

Gougane Barra is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Bantry. Takeoff elevation is 355 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 10/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.