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Knocknagowan

14🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 562 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~413 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 413 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0565

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~532 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 532 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0670

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~490 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 490 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0770

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~503 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 503 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Rocky open mountain... but there are nice areas in between the rocks. it is a very long walk up.

About this site

Knocknagowan is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Millstreet. Takeoff elevation is 562 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. 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.