Ireland Paragliding Sites

Mount Leinster (Mast)
Excellent starting point for many cross country flights in recent years. Great potential in many directions due to the geographical location of Mount Leinster relative to flatland and lower mountains to the north (Wicklow Mountains) and south (Blackstairs Mountains). Caution: when flying the SE bowl, there is no easy landing area directly out in front of take off - pilots must fly over a ridge and around the side of the mountain to be able to land in the Diamond field. It is very easy to get dumped when the wind drops and be unable to get over the ridge between the bowl and the Diamond field. Another danger arises at this site when there is a low-level high-pressure inversion layer present. Winds blowing from the SE are prevented from blowing up the slope of the mountain by the inversion layer and are instead funneled through the Scullogue Gap to form violently changing winds and vortices in the area of the Diamond field. Do not fly the SE-bowl when there is a low-level high-pressure inversion layer. Access via a locked gate. Contact the IHPA to arrange access (www.ihpa.ie). Access via a locked gate. Contact the IHPA to arrange access (http://www.ihpa.ie). 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater http://www.ihpa.ie Altitude 780m	{}, SE, S, SW, NW

Rossbeigh
Take off just above the beach at 250m just in front of the car parking area.There is a second take off 50metres below the top for when the wind is more than 20km/hour. 1- and 2-seater http://www.freefly.ie Altitude 242m	{}, N, NE, SE, S, W, NW

Comeragh Mountain
Several. All have to be walked up to. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 626m	{}, SW, W, NW

Lough Bray
You can take off right on top at the hill. 53.188696, -6.309538 The area is subject to flight restrictions! During the breeding season of the peregrine falcon, flying is not permitted from 1 March to 31 July! Up-to-date information is available on the website of the Irish Paragliding and Hanggliding Association: https://www.ihpa.ie/ 1- and 2-seater Altitude 540m	{}, E, SE, S

Mayobridge West
1- and 2-seater http://www.freefly.ie Altitude 339m	{}, N, NE, W, NW

The Vee
From the top of 'Sugarloaf' mountain. there is also a take off area a little below the top if the wind is too stiff on top. Altitude 647m	{}, N, NE, NW

Killiney
1- and 2-seater http://www.freefly.ie Altitude 152m	{}, E, SE, S

Lacken (Black Hill)
Black Hill, Lacken The SW face on Sorrel hill is too shallow to be soarable. Contact IHPA for latest access arrangements at http://www.IHPA.ie http://www.IHPA.ie Altitude 501m	{}, W, NW

Annagh Hill
Access via Private land owner Contact IHPA for latest access arrangements at http://www.IHPA.ie 1- and 2-seater http://www.IHPA.ie Altitude 440m	{}, SE, S

Tonelagee
Good approach. Near the parking lot. A lot of possibilities. There can be strong heat. Altitude 784m	{}, SE, S, SW

Bricklieve Mts
Altitude 314m	{}, E

Mullaghanish
the top is not suitable for take off.... proceed far enough down the appropriate side for take off.note, the south take off is on a spine that goes out west from the top of the mountain. and it looks onto the same bowl as the SW take off. Altitude 640m	{}, NE, SE, S, SW

Silver Strand
Site not recommended for beginner pilots- rather for some pilots with at least intermediate skills. Take-off can be difficult- you need to find the right spot to inflate your wing to avoid rotor from the cliff (in strong wind). In my experience: in wind from WS-W is the best way to inflate the wing on westerly site of the cliff and walk to the age of the cliff. In the case of the wind from S- SE the best way is to do it on the east wing of the cliff and do the same way. Good luck! Altitude 1m	{}, S, SW

Inchadoney
Small coastal site flying above beach and hotel Don't block the bungalows when you park. Takeoff field is through the first field and on East until past the thorn-tree thicket. Top landing is easy and landing on the beach also easy but trickier at high tide! A nice small site for sociable soaring in a SE wind. If the fence at the front of launch has been lowered put it back up before leaving! Altitude 47m	{}, SE

Mushera (N)
Follow the forestry road up the hill (across the road from the Car Parking area). It is no more than a 10 minute walk.Launch anywhere after the road ends.In high winds it is possible to launch from a small ridge (knob) 20m below the roadway. If you decide to launch here, then there expect very strong winds at top of hill level.... stay well out in front. Altitude 484m	{}, N, NE

Carlingford Upper
Please be aware that a local regularly flies his helicopter to his home on the side of Carlingford mountain. He advises that air-band radio frequency 123.450 can be used to announce presence and altitude. Helicopter approaches from NW or SE depending on conditions. Altitude 557m	{}, NE, E, SE, SW, W

Dunworly Bay
In the front Garden of the Yellow House... near the co-ordinates for the Take off for northwest winds. This Launching area is small here....but very convenient.If the wind is more Northerly, then follow the track, through the Gate behind the house, and into the field at the end.This is also used as a launch area. Altitude 29m	{}, N, NW

Loughcrillan RTE Transmitter
Flat grassy area in front and to the right of the RTE Transmitter.There is a road to the gates of the transmitter and then a dirt road from there on running across the top of the ridge.Beautiful view of the mountains and the sea beyond and the hill can be climbed further above 200 m for a higher takeoff. Altitude 207m	{}, SE, S, SW

Seefin NE (Co.Kerry)
52deg 3.55'N 9deg 53.9'W Take off is on the low ridge below the main mountain. NorthEast direction. You may have to walk up a bit of the way as the track has been eroded over the winter months. Now only a good 4X4 will get you to the take-off area. Altitude 253m	{}, N, NE

Maumturk Mts
Various of take off options- from the summit to lower elevations- plenty off clear from rocks spots sufficient for launching. Part of hiking is on the trail- about 200- 300 meters before chapel Travers the slope to chosen take off spot. Altitude 342m	{}, S, SW

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