DESCRIPTION

Very interesting site and excellent for mountain's XC flights. So far the best flown XC in West Ireland- 42 Km.XC. The goal is get from here to Croagh Patrick- some day... Note: 6.6.21: 190km (https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:Rafalmac/6.06.2021/11:00)

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- thermals
- xc

weather

Typical coastal mountain weather patterns - be alert of strong wind and suddenly unexpected lowering cloud base- coastal fog, appearing fog Mist from the ocean below the peaks.

access

Travel on N-59 to Maam Cross and continue driving towards Clifden. Turn North to Mameen about 15-17 km from Maam Cross then follow the road about 3.5 km. to parking lot.

regulation

Minimum Paragliding pilot rating: Para Pro 3 Pilots flying first time on this site are asked to contact: http://www.paraglidewest.ie/ to arrange guides. Flying regulations:Regular ridge soaring rule- right way for the pilot with ridge on his right site and thermal rules- entering the thermal circle in the same turn direction as the pilot who is circling first.