Do I need any experience to go paragliding?

No experience is needed. Tandem paragliding means you fly with a professional pilot who controls the entire flight. You just sit back and enjoy the view.

How long does a paragliding flight last?

Tandem flights typically last 20–30 minutes, depending on weather conditions and thermal activity. The whole experience including briefing and transport takes about 2–3 hours.

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Paragliding in Gort na gCapall

Gort na gCapall, Inishmore (Aran Islands)

⏱ 15 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Gort na gCapall is a tandem paragliding flight from a designated launch site on the clifftops of Inishmore, the largest of the Aran Islands. The activity offers a motorised or foot-launched glide over limestone terraces and the Atlantic Ocean, with views of the island's stone forts and the Connemara coast. Flights operate from the western end of the island, where prevailing winds and the cliff edge provide the lift needed for a sustained descent to the landing zone near the beach.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, lasting 10–15 minutes from launch to landing
Includes all paragliding equipment, a pre-flight safety briefing, and a harness fitted to your size
You launch from a 90-metre cliff edge and fly over the sea, passing Dún Aonghasa fort on the southern side
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 12 years and maximum weight is 100 kg
You see the island's patchwork fields, the lighthouse at Dún Eochla, and the Aran Islands' three landmasses from the air
Landing occurs on a grassy strip beside the pier at Kilronan, with a short walk back to the village for refreshments