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Sorrel Hill

8🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 441 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~440 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 440 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~367 m, viento 19 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 367 m
CAPE: 290
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2016

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~197 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 7.5 mm.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 197 m
CAPE: 480
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~654 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 0.7 mm.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 654 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

from Sorrel Hill or Black Hill, depends on wind direction

About this site

Sorrel Hill is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Blessington. Takeoff elevation is 441 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 8/100. 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.