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Priest's Leap

14🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 346 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~336 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 336 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~224 m, viento 25 km/h, con precipitación 2.1 mm.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 224 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~476 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 476 m
CAPE: 100
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2170

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~729 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 729 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off near the public road. Fly only in a south/southeast wind.

About this site

Priest's Leap is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Bantry. Takeoff elevation is 346 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.