Usually the wind is stronger at this take off than forecasted, so this is a suitable place to fly on light wind days. There is a lower take off beside the road at the 'hairpin' or 'U' bend There is never any lift between the road and the mountain to the north... just big sink. Be high if you want to transition across to this mountain. The valley above the landing field is very thermic and has been known to give fantastic restitution flying, even in late autumn. This is a very remote landscape here. The landscape behind the launch area is very rugged and full of large rocks, trees and some electricity wires Beware flying here in strong winds.... keep out from the take off area if you do fly. finally, there probably will be no mobile phone service in this area either.

Take off 100m due south of the road at the top of the Gap. Just climb up for about 4-5 minutes at most and lay out. You can launch for a north, northeast or east from this place. Land beside the road 1km down the valley, where there Electricity line turns up the valley. From Glencar, Co.Kerry drive on the INLAND road to Waterville, in a southwest direction. The site is about 8-10km from the tiny village of Glencar. Free airspace. but not above 5500ft Free airspace. but not above 5500ft

The wind may increase quickly due to the 'col' effect and wind compression at the end of this valley.