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Old Head of Kinsale (Cork)

10🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 81 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0457

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~306 m, viento fuerte (31 km/h).

Wind max: 31 km/h
Base: 306 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0564

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~336 m, viento fuerte (29 km/h).

Wind max: 29 km/h
Base: 336 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0664

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~322 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 322 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0765

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~514 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 514 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off beside the road on the west side of the peninsula Do not launch from the cliff beside the gates to the Golf Club! (Danger of death... or serious injury at the very least. Note: There is no take off area on the Easterly side.

About this site

Old Head of Kinsale (Cork) is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Kinsale. Takeoff elevation is 81 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 10/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.