Priest's Leap
📍 Munster , County Cork · Nearest city: Bantry (18 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 346 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.83540, -9.38300Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:43 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~658 m, strong wind (37 km/h).
base ~658m · wind 37 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~506 m, strong wind (38 km/h), precipitation 1.8 mm.
base ~506m · wind 38 km/h · precip 1.8mmMarginal conditions, cloud base ~586 m, wind 23 km/h.
base ~586m · wind 23 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
Take off near the public road. Fly only in a south/southeast wind.
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