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Knockgour / Allihies

7⛔ Not flyable

Ireland · Takeoff 455 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0214

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~68 m, viento fuerte (33 km/h), con precipitación 7.4 mm.

Wind max: 33 km/h
Base: 68 m
CAPE: 310
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0370

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~417 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 417 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~31 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 31 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
2026-10-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~125 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 1.6 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 125 m
CAPE: 40
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.