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The Paps

20🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 682 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~357 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 357 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~435 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 435 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0670

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~489 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 489 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0775

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~483 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 483 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off from either of the two peaks For southwest launch, go 1km south of the peaks.

About this site

The Paps is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Millstreet. Takeoff elevation is 682 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.