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Knockgour / Allihies

7⛔ Not flyable

Ireland · Takeoff 455 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0215

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~75 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h), con precipitación 10.8 mm.

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 75 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0355

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~321 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 321 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~24 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 2.0 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 24 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~42 m, viento 20 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 42 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Launch from near the masts (there is a track to the top to access the radio masts) . Strong compression on the hill in W wind, often flyable in the evening as the sea breeze dies away. Frequently mountain is in cloud!

About this site

Knockgour / Allihies is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Cahersiveen. Takeoff elevation is 455 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 7/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.