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Gliders => Slope Sites in Ireland => Topic started by: joe on August 12, 2008, 15:14:02 PM
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First up benbulben in Sligo. This could be an amazing flying site if there was access. Have seen one photo apparently taken from the top and there looks to be a little road. Anybody have any info?? Know people in the area?? It has the look of the Bwlch in Wales.
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/joe/1538245.jpg)
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/joe/430852.jpg)
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/joe/432212.jpg)
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:shock: :shock: :shock:
If there is grass on top, that would be THE slope !!
More info please !!
Or fancy a trip to Sligo :?:
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Some more photos for your viewing pleasure!
This one is apparently for the top looking at another hill in the distance. That looks like a road to me!
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/joe/432184.jpg)
(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/joe/5809762.jpg)
Was thinking of maybe a road trip next spring around Ireland. Flying and checking out various slopes. Maybe a long weekend!
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:shock: :shock:
I'm in ! Looks like a road alright ! :?:
Hmmm... Getting curious now !
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Am reading about a lot of people walking/climbing but no mention of a road. There is mention of some rather unfriendly farmers though!
Maybe someone has a bit more info, we will see what we can find out?
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Google Earth shows there may well be paths/roads up there.
From the south(ish)...
(http://www.coomkeen.com/flying/BenBulben1.png)
Bit closer to the west part of it...
(http://www.coomkeen.com/flying/BenBulben2.png)
Overhead shows paths...
(http://www.coomkeen.com/flying/BenBulben3.png)
And overhead from the other way shows paths going into the bit with poor definition.
(http://www.coomkeen.com/flying/BenBulben4.png)
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Hey Ron. Yeah there does look like roads or maybe they are gullies where the water makes it's way down?
Can you upload you photos to the forum cause I can't see the last few pics you've posted. It asks me to login to coomkeen.com and the photos don't show up in the post.
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Oops sorry.
Forgot I'd password protected the folder. :oops:
Should all be OK now.
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ahhh! That look to great for an offroad drive! :)
I don't mind going there! but please make sure the farmers are friendly... :?