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Knockgour / Allihies

7🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 455 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~158 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 158 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~124 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 124 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0665

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~156 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 156 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~279 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 279 m
CAPE: 20
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.