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Bowland Forest Gliding Club Join us! Learn to fly at our friendly club in the heart of Lancashire! Trial lessons also available!

08/09/2026

AI is getting better at doing almost everything.

Writing.
Creating.
Calculating.
Recommending.
Communicating.

So maybe it’s time to get better at doing the things AI can’t do.

Talk to people.
Learn something difficult.
Take a risk.
Laugh when things go wrong.
Look someone in the eye. 👀
Feel the wind.
Share an experience.
Make a real friend.😎

Go somewhere where there’s no algorithm telling you what to think.

No notifications. No scrolling.

Just you, other human beings, a glider - and the sky.

Because the more artificial our world becomes, the more valuable real human experiences become.

What’s more human than learning to fly? ✈️
Find your nearest club here and let’s get you flying this autumn! 👇🏼👇🏼

Not one, but two congratulations in order today...Say hello 👋🏼 to our newest solo pilots George (top) and Sam, who flew ...
16/08/2026

Not one, but two congratulations in order today...

Say hello 👋🏼 to our newest solo pilots George (top) and Sam, who flew their first solo glider flights today, both pictured with instructor Tony,

Massive congratulations to you both!! 🎉

11/07/2026

THIS is gliding…
…discovering that flying can cost less than your gym membership.

No private jet lifestyle.
No millionaire budget.

Just an incredible sport, shared by ordinary people of all ages who love adventure, challenge and freedom.

Whether you’re just starting out or coming back after time away, you’ll always find a warm welcome here.

Join the community today by discovering your local club 👉 https://cstu.io/1be744club-finder/ or downloading our free welcome pack 👉 https://cstu.io/1be744

Congratulations to a very smiley Don for completing his 5hrs Silver Duration flight today, under a very nice looking sky...
28/06/2026

Congratulations to a very smiley Don for completing his 5hrs Silver Duration flight today, under a very nice looking sky 🎉🎉

Our Trial Lesson Evening season started in anger last month, but unfortunately so did the unsettled weather!!However, la...
17/06/2026

Our Trial Lesson Evening season started in anger last month, but unfortunately so did the unsettled weather!!

However, last night we got the chance to introduce a whole new group of people to our wonderful sport, each having a couple of flights, all experiencing gliding for the first time and I think the smiles say it all!

Thanks as always to all our volunteers who make these evenings possible.

We're now hoping the weather behaves itself for the rest of the season!

Another congratulations, this time to Owen who successfully completed a 5hr flight in his K6 on our Portmoak expedition,...
23/05/2026

Another congratulations, this time to Owen who successfully completed a 5hr flight in his K6 on our Portmoak expedition, for his Silver Duration!

Well done Owen! 🎉

Big congratulations to Glyn for completing his conversion onto aerotow today on our expedition to Portmoak! 🎉 Pictured o...
21/05/2026

Big congratulations to Glyn for completing his conversion onto aerotow today on our expedition to Portmoak! 🎉 Pictured on the right with instructor Richard.

Big congratulations to junior member Alex who had his first solo today 🎉 Pictured here with a very proud dad!Well done A...
25/04/2026

Big congratulations to junior member Alex who had his first solo today 🎉 Pictured here with a very proud dad!

Well done Alex!

20/02/2026

“Gliding takes over your life.”
Does it really? Does it have to?

For some pilots, gliding is a big commitment - and that’s exactly the appeal.
But for many others, it’s something they fit in when they can.

- If you’re not fussed about flying solo, then a few flights a year - or a weekend now and then - with an instructor may be enough to slake your thirst for flight.
- Even just a morning, or an afternoon, if that's all you can spare around family, caring responsibilities, work, or whatever else is on your plate.
- Helping out at the club, or just enjoying the flying.

Yes, if you want to compete at a reasonable level, or even internatianally as part of the GB team, then it really does require commitment. But high level competition isn't everyone's cup of tea.

Gliding isn’t one fixed lifestyle.
It flexes to match the time you want to give it. ... because we all have many other commitments competing for our time and attention. It's all about making best use of that time whilst you're at the airfield - and clubs will do their best to help you achieve that balance.

The beauty of gliding, is that many people describe it as a real ESCAPE from the demands of life.
When flying, you have to be "in the moment", so it can help your brain to slow down all the thoughts racing around.

What’s your experience - all-in, or something more occasional?

📸 credit: K Teagle

Whilst it was a day of mostly circuits, it was so good to finally see some sunshine and be able to fly again after a ver...
15/02/2026

Whilst it was a day of mostly circuits, it was so good to finally see some sunshine and be able to fly again after a very wet start of the year! And so pretty with the snow on the hills 😍

Address

Fiddlers Lane, Chipping
Preston
PR32WN

Opening Hours

Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+44199561267

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