DESCRIPTION

You might avoid bottom landing in the Lake... danger of death. Take off from the park lands is forbidden. (if you choose to ignore this then be discreet). The shown landing area is the car parking area.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hike
- soaring
- thermals
- xc

weather

Watch the surface of the lake for indications for an increase in wind. There is a much bigger mountain behind the take off place and the winds are 10km per hour faster at the top, usually.

access

From Killarney go to Tomies Wood (near the Gap of Dunloe). drive as far as possible towards Tomies Wood, park your car and walk through the farmyard. The first house belongs to the local landowner, Mr. Tim Fleming, a very nice man. If you see him you might tell him your intentions and to ask for his permission. Walk from here to the take off area at the far end of Tomies Wood via the 'lower road'. You will have to walk until you are well out of the wood. The track through an ancient Oak forest is a Loop, and it is the same distance which ever way you go.

regulation

This site lies 200m INSIDE the Kerry ATC zone. which stretches out to the north.