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KNOCKGOUR / ALLIHIES

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DESCRIPTION

Launch from near the masts (there is a track to the top to access the radio masts) . Strong compression on the hill in W wind, often flyable in the evening as the sea breeze dies away.
Frequently mountain is in cloud!If flying the SE face bottom landing is over the forestry, and a very long retrieve drive since track to launch is up the W side of the mountain. W face is preferable to fly with lots of landing options and access to the track leading to the top

Access

From Allihies take the 'back' road to Castletownberehaven and turn up the track leading to the masts - easy to see on Google Earth.

Rules

No regulation.

ORIENTATIONS

WindNNEESESSWWNW

WEATHER

Frequently blown out, and the hilltop is frequently in cloud.

MAIN ACTIVITIES

paragliding.
Other activities
paragliding , paragliding , paragliding.