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Knockgour / Allihies

7🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 455 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~311 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 311 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1912

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~211 m, viento fuerte (30 km/h), con precipitación 4.7 mm.

Wind max: 30 km/h
Base: 211 m
CAPE: 230
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2085

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~750 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h).

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 750 m
CAPE: 220
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~976 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 976 m
CAPE: 170
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.