Croagh Patrick
📍 Connaught , Maigh Eo · Nearest city: Westport (10 km)
22 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 741 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
53.75990, -9.65878Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:16 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~662 m, strong wind (29 km/h), precipitation 0.7 mm.
base ~662m · wind 29 km/h · precip 0.7mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~1069 m, strong wind (35 km/h).
base ~1069m · wind 35 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~783 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~783m · wind 17 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 | 0.71 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Actually current location is not perfect- fully covered by sharp stones spot on summit create no comfortable, difficult and unsafe for the glider take-off. Commonly used take-off's sites to North West are on the east shoulder of Croagh Patrick. Take-off to West South or South-West are on Ben Goram- West shoulder of Croagh Patrick. Detailed location will be provided as soon as possible. Additional information you can get from local pilots.
Rules and notes
Regular ridge and thermal soaring rules.
Pilot comments
Lovely flying site with a lot of tourist's activity.
Nearby sites
Croagh Patrick South take-off (14) · Croagh Patrick East Site (3) · Ben Goram (6) · Lachta (2) · Devil's Mother (0) · Ben Wee (3)