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The Paps (Southwest site)

12🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 551 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1855

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~268 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 268 m
CAPE: 50
LI: 0.0
2026-08-1970

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~193 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 2.9 mm.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 193 m
CAPE: 160
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2070

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~464 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 464 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 0.0
2026-08-2180

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~761 m, viento 17 km/h, con precipitación 0.8 mm.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 761 m
CAPE: 150
LI: 0.0

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Takeoff description

Take off from the top of the spine overlooking the Clydagh River valley.

About this site

The Paps (Southwest site) is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Millstreet. Takeoff elevation is 551 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. 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.