Benglenesky
📍 Connaught , County Galway · Nearest city: Clifden (11 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 504 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.48640, -9.85902Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:43 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~665 m, strong wind (32 km/h).
base ~665m · wind 32 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1072 m, strong wind (38 km/h).
base ~1072m · wind 38 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~736 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~736m · wind 18 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 | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Few possible take off spots- from the summit to lower elevation of Mount. Little tough hiking- rough territory.
Rules and notes
Regular ridge soaring and thermaling rules.
Pilot comments
Nice site with potential XC to North directions. Choose right way to hike to launch spot- avoid to hike through dead old cut off trees- I had bed experience from that.
Nearby sites
Mweelrea (6) · Mweelrea Mt. North (6) · Maumturk Mts (10) · Leenaun (7) · Sky Road (14) · Shannakeela Mt. (16)