Devils' Ladder (Carrauntoohill Mtn)
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Killorglin (12 km)
21 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 573 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.99350, -9.74492Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:17 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~662 m, strong wind (38 km/h).
base ~662m · wind 38 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~419 m, strong wind (46 km/h).
base ~419m · wind 46 km/h · precip 0.4mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~734 m, wind 19 km/h.
base ~734m · wind 19 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.70 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Pilot comments
Note: There is a 3 hour hike up to the take off (minimum). It is very arduous and dangerously steep. Only for the physically fit. The wind at take off is always at least 10-15km stronger than the forecasted wind. The temperature is also 10 deg.C less than the valley floor (its very cold always)
Nearby sites
The Hags' Teeth (2) · Breanlee (Hydro Road) (5) · Madman's Seat (14) · Gap of Dunloe (2) · Faher Mountain (12) · Shehy Mtn (10)