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The Paps (Southwest site)

12🟡 Marginal

Ireland · Takeoff 551 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~358 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 358 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~431 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 431 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0670

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~487 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 487 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0775

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~482 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 482 m
CAPE: 30
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.