Nephin
📍 Connaught , Maigh Eo · Nearest city: Crossmolina (10 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 795 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
54.01240, -9.36828Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:37 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~641 m, strong wind (27 km/h).
base ~641m · wind 27 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~961 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~961m · wind 34 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~858 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~858m · 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 | 0.44 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Variety of take-off spots- from lower elevation of massive slops to the summit.
Rules and notes
Regular ridge and thermal soaring rules
Pilot comments
Lovely flying site with spectacular views to the surrounding landscape of the mountains.
Nearby sites
Croaghmoyle (5) · Corranabinnia (18) · Ballybanaun (17) · Croagh Patrick East Site (3) · Croagh Patrick South take-off (14) · Ben Wee (3)