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Army Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Nicholas Lloyd.
Nick Lloyd, COS HQBG, Robertson House (FASC), Camberley, GU15 4NP.
email:
ahpa.paragliding@gmail.com
website:
http://www.army.mod.uk/home.aspx
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Open to past and present members of the British Army. |
Avon Aerotow Group
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Hang Gliding: Hill, Aerotow |
Neil Atkinson.
Tel: 01225 319 052.
Ty yn y Coed, Blackrock, NP7 0LW.
email:
chrisjonesbath@gmail.com
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An aerotow club that operates in the West Country. |
Avon Hang Gliding & Paragliding
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Gareth Evans.
Tel: 07890 968 966.
6 Ravenscourt Road, Patchway, Bristol, BS34 6PW.
email:
secretary@avonhgpg.co.uk
website:
http://www.avonhgpg.co.uk
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A friendly club with both novice and XC sites offering extensive coaching and support to its pilots. We hold monthly meetings with invited speakers and organise social events. |
Cambridgeshire Aerotow Club
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Hang Gliding: Aerotow |
David Richardson.
Tel: 02085 055 817.
2 Glebe Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9HB.
email:
charlierichardson@btconnect.com
website:
http://www.cambridgeaerotow.co.uk
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We aerotow hang gliders by microlight from Sutton Meadows Airfield, Cambridgeshire. Weekends with some mid-week flying. Good XC opportunities, free aerotow conversions for club members. |
Cumbria Soaring Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Michael Williams.
Tel: 01768 771 345.
19 The Hawthorns, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4LL.
email:
info@cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
website:
http://www.cumbriasoaringclub.co.uk
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BHPA members welcome to fly our sites provided they consult the Sites Guide and abide by all site access conditions and restrictions. For more information contact the sites officer. |
Dales HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Mark Morrison.
Tel: 07399 434 116.
1 Oakdale, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 4AN.
email:
contacts@dhpc.org.uk
website:
http://www.dhpc.org.uk
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Large well established club for hang glider and paraglider pilots. Flying from hilltop sites within Yorkshire Dales. |
Derbyshire Soaring Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill, Tow
Paragliding: Hill, Tow |
Kevin Say.
Tel: 07751 890 063.
Kevin Say, 35 Hallfieldgate Lane, Shirland, Derbyshire, DE55 6AA.
email:
secretary@derbyshiresoaringclub.org.uk
website:
http://www.derbyshiresoaringclub.org.uk
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One of largest clubs with around 500 members. Friendly club with sites in Derbyshire/Peak District, renowned for XC potential. Members only but m/ship open to all. See website. |
Devon & Somerset Condors
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Lester Gordon.
Tel: 01823 253 673.
Flat 22, Norwich Court, Taunton, TA1 4TR.
email:
lestergordon@live.co.uk
website:
http://www.dscondors.co.uk
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The Devon and Somerset Condors is a friendly club open to both qualified and prospective pilots. We have two dozen sites, both coastal and inland. |
Dover & Folkestone HGC
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Sonia Stephen.
Tel: 07949 605 205.
70 City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2AE.
email:
secretary@dfhgc.org
website:
http://www.dfhgc.org
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A small sociable club with a variety of coastal and inland sites around Kent. |
Highland HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Irene Carson.
Tel: 07876 683 987.
C/O Carson, Burnel, Balmenach, Cromdale, Grantown on Spey, PH26 3PF.
email:
hhgpgclub@gmail.com
website:
http://www.highlandhgpgclub.co.uk
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Visitors welcome. Land in the Highlands and Moray provides habitats for much wildlife, some sites are affected by airspace restrictions and some require contact on the day with land manager or keeper. Please check our website for sites info and/or contact the club before flying. |
Isle of Wight HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Richard Perkes.
Tel: 07990 520 664.
The Barn, Dungewood Lane, Shorwell, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3LJ.
email:
riperkes@gmail.com
website:
http://www.flywight.co.uk
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All pilots are welcome to fly or join us on the first Friday of the month at the pub at 19.30. Contact us at iowhpc@gmail.com or www.flywight.co.uk. |
Jersey Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Bruce Carnegie.
1 La Ville Au Roi, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3JR.
email:
bruce.carnegie@yahoo.com
website:
https://sites.google.com/site/jsyhpc/home
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Jersey Hang Gliding & Paragliding club provides support and promotion for freeflight in Jersey. All visitors please register with the club prior to flying. |
Lanarkshire & Lothian SC
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Ian Kennedy.
7 Lovedale Gardens, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7DS.
email:
andy@lesault.net
website:
http://www.llsclub.co.uk
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Flying club for hang gliding and paragliding over a wide variety of sites in the Scottish Borders, Central Scotland and the Scottish Highlands. |
Long Mynd Soaring Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Jonathan Tatton.
Ty'r Felin, The Dingle, Abermule, Montgomery. Powys, SY15 6NL.
email:
secretary@longmynd.org
website:
http://www.longmynd.org
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Long Mynd Soaring Club has 13 spectacular soaring sites in Shropshire & Mid-Wales. Please see our website for details including important to read site guides. No powered flyers. |
Malvern Hang Gliding Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Alison Darling.
Tel: 01684 541 736.
Brook House, Walwyn Road, Colwall, Worcestershire, WR13 6QX.
email:
mhgcmembershipsec@gmail.com
website:
http://www.malvern-hang.org.uk
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Hang gliding and paragliding club. Social meetings 8pm, 2nd Wednesday each month, the Malvern Hills Hotel. Non-members welcome. |
Manx Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
John Fargher.
Tel: 01243 888084.
Fax: 020 7043 4461.
Strawberry Cottage, Glen Mona, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM7 1HF.
email:
secretary@manxparagliders.com
website:
http://www.manxparagliders.com
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Small hang gliding and paragliding club. Visiting pilots welcome. For sites guide and contact see website. Social meeting 1st Thursday of each month. |
Mercian Hang Gliding Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill |
Michael D G Daniell.
Tel: 01789 841 208.
Keepers Cottage, Walton, Wellesbourne, Warkwickshire, CV35 9HX.
email:
totdan@supanet.com
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Amongst the oldest of hang gliding clubs, boasting social, flying and coaching activities many clubs envy. |
Mid Wales HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Piers Nesbitt.
Tel: 01686 440 396.
Dollech Barn, Dernol, Llangurig, Powys, SY18 6RY.
website:
http://www.flymidwales.org.uk
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The club aims to support paragliding and hang gliding in Mid Wales through site negotiation and management, training and associated social activities. |
Midland Aero Towing Group
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Hang Gliding: Aerotow |
Kevin Casserley.
Tel: 07719 761 611.
1 Beacon Gardens, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7BQ.
email:
kevin.casserley@btinternet.com
website:
http://www.lmac.org.uk
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The Midland Aero-Towing Group operates from Leicestershire by Sibson,on the A444 north of Nuneaton, aero-towing with the AX2000 & Pegasus XL tug. New members and visitors welcome. |
North Devon HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Anthony Moore.
Penhir, Cornborough Road, Westward Ho, Nr Bideford. Devon, EX39 1AA.
email:
chairman@ndhpc.co.uk
website:
http://www.ndhpc.co.uk
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Small, friendly club. Coastal soaring on smooth, safe Woolacombe with miles of beach below. Codden Hill has great XC potential. We have very low subscriptions and visitors fees. |
North Wales HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Ian Home.
Tel: 01978 761 235.
The Laurels, Kiln Lane, Hope, Flintshire, LL12 9PH.
email:
membership@nwhgpc.org.uk
website:
http://www.nwhgpc.org.uk
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North Wales includes hang gliding and paragliding, with 85 members. Visiting pilots very welcome. Sites from Conwy to Clwydians, south to Oswestry. Site arrangements with Snowdonia Skysports. |
North Yorks Sailwing Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Nicholas Kavanagh.
Tel: 01845 527 802.
167 Hambleton Place, Thirsk, YO7 1DN.
email:
nicks_flyingfree@talktalk.net
website:
http://www.nysc.org.uk/
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Excellent inland and coastal sites in and around the North York Moors. BHPA visiting pilots welcome. Club meeting 1st Monday of each month, Blackwell OX Carlton in Cleveland. |
Northampton Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill, Aerotow
Paragliding: Hill, Tow |
Philip Osborne.
Tel: 01604 701 369.
56 Barn Owl Close, Grangewood, Northampton, NN4 0RQ.
email:
philip999osborne@btinternet.com
website:
http://www.nhgc.co.uk
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Meetings Grangewood Country Club, East Hunsbury, 1st & 3rd Wednesday of month 9pm. Hill flying, aerotowing and paragliding. |
Northumbria HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Gary Stenhouse.
Tel: 07890 276 630.
Stenhouse Flooring Limited, 56A South Nelson Industrial Estate, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 1WF.
email:
home@stenhouseflooring.co.uk
website:
http://www.nhpc.org.uk
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The NHPC consists of a dedicated band of pilots from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and the surrounding areas. We have excellent sites in the beautiful Cheviots and North Pennines. |
Peak Soaring Association
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Sreenath Namelil.
Tel: 07481 862 827.
4 Acres, Rotherham, S60 3JY.
email:
membership@peaksoaring.co.uk
website:
http://www.peaksoaring.co.uk
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Friendly hang gliding and paragliding club in the Peak District with sites in the SW Peak area. Membership open to BHPA members, see website for more details. |
Pennine Soaring Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Simon Scott.
13 Campion Drive, Lea, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1QG.
email:
secretary@penninesoaringclub.org.uk
website:
http://www.penninesoaringclub.org.uk
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Large, active and friendly hang gliding/paragliding club, established for many years, with access to a variety of hill sites in Lancashire/Yorkshire. |
RAF HG and PG Association
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill, Tow |
Matthew J Tandy.
RAF Sports Board, Kermode Hall, Bldg 235, Room 43, RAF Halton. Aylesbury, HP22 5PG.
email:
membership@rafhpa.com
website:
http://www.rafhpa.com
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The RAFHPA aims to develop its pilots through the provision of equipment, mentoring, and regular fixtures. Membership is open to all regular, reserve and retired members of the RAF. |
Royal Navy HG & PG Association (RNHPA)
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Steph Cahill.
Steph Cahill, Room 007, Victory Building, HMNB Portsmouth, PO1 3NH.
email:
secretary.rnhpa@gmail.com
website:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/194635687564587
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Royal Navy Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club for all Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel. |
Scottish HG & PG Federation
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Mark Mortimer.
Flat 0/1, 20 Park Terrace, Glasgow, G3 6BY.
email:
secretary@shpf.co.uk
website:
http://www.shpf.co.uk
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A federation of all the hang gliding and paragliding clubs in Scotland. Supported by Sport Scotland it promotes improvement in safety and performance by organising competitions and training events. |
Sir George Cayley Sailwing Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Richard Penny.
Oak by Design, Locksley Park, Blind Lane, Tockwith, YO26 7QJ.
email:
chair@cayleyparagliding.co.uk
website:
http://www.cayleyparagliding.co.uk
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Membership open to all classes of pilot. Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of month, the Carpenters Arms, near Pocklington,Yorkshire. All Welcome. Join a very friendly and active club. |
Sky Surfing Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill, Power |
Kieron Doick.
Tel: 07880 911 409.
93 Redwing Road, Clanfield, Waterlooville, PO8 0LX.
email:
secretary@skysurfingclub.co.uk
website:
http://www.skysurfingclub.co.uk
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The SSC is a hang gliding and paragliding club based in Hampshire. Recreational hill flying with hang gliding & paragliding coaching for inexperienced pilots. |
Snowdonia Sky Sports HG & PG
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Brad Nicholas.
Snowdon Gliders, Yr Ynys, Mynydd Llandegai, Bangor. Gwynedd, LL57 4BZ.
email:
brad@snowdongliders.co.uk
website:
http://www.snowdoniaskysports.co.uk
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Non-commercial club, co-ordinating paragliding and hang gliding in spectacular, but sensitive, mountain flying area of Snowdonia and North Wales. |
South Devon HG & PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Timothy Pilling.
23 Longfield, Lutton, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9SN.
email:
tepilling@gmail.com
website:
https://sdhgpc.org.uk/
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Sites in South Devon, Cornwall and Dartmoor. Meetings last Thursday of month at The Westwald inn, Lee Mill. |
South East Wales HG & PG Club Ltd
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Stuart Blackburn.
email:
sewchairman@gmail.com
website:
http://www.flysouthwales.co.uk
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A friendly and supportive club with access to the very best flying sites in the UK for all disciplines of free flying. Some sites are SEW Club Members Only. |
South West Wales Soaring Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Nicholas Roberts.
Tel: 01792 845 646.
47 Graigola Road, Glais, Swansea, Glamorgan, SA7 9HS.
email:
nicorobs@hotmail.com
website:
http://www.swwsc.co.uk
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A friendly club based around Swansea. Many good, uncrowded sites for hang glider and paraglider pilots. |
Southern Hang Gliding Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill, Aerotow
Paragliding: Hill |
Christopher Aegerter.
Tel: 07753 662 475.
6 Hawks Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3BL.
email:
secretary@shgc.org.uk
website:
http://www.shgc.org.uk
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Established in 1974, the club provides hill launching hang gliding and paragliding sites in Sussex and aero tow. |
Suffolk Hang Gliding
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Hang Gliding: Hill, Tow |
Steven Meadows.
25 Norwich Road, Lenwade, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 5SH.
email:
Suffolk.club@gmail.com
website:
http://www.mycloudbase.com/suffolk
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58 member club flying every weekend either winching or from coastal cliffs in East Anglia. Hang Gliding only. |
Thames Valley HGC
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Andrew Craig.
22 Walnut Close, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5QS.
email:
secretary@tvhgc.co.uk
website:
http://www.tvhgc.co.uk
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The TVHGC is a friendly club for foot-launch Paragliders and Hang Gliders. We have sites around Hungerford and Marlborough, an active coaching scheme and regular social meetings. |
Ulster Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Ricky McWilliam.
email:
secretary@uhpc.co.uk
website:
http://www.uhpc.co.uk
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A club with over 50 members. Coastal and inland sites. Visiting pilots welcome, contact Secretary first. |
Upottery
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Hang Gliding: Aerotow |
Sam Jeyes.
Sam Jeyes, 21 Silver Heights, Barnsdale, Devon, EX32 7RJ.
email:
spjeyes@gmail.com
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Promoting aerotowing of hang gliders. Aerotow conversion courses available. Friendly and professional club, low monthly rates and great XC potential. |
Welsh Free Flight Federation
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Paul Dancey.
Tel: 02920 710 616.
26 King Street, Penarth, Cardiff, CF64 1HQ.
email:
Paul-Dancey@wfff.co.uk
website:
http://www.wfff.co.uk
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The WFFF is recognised by Sport Wales and The Welsh Sports Assoc as the umbrella body for the sport in Wales. Fosters co-operation between Clubs and represents the sport at an all Wales level. |
Wessex HG and PG Club
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Hang Gliding: Hill
Paragliding: Hill |
Timothy Oatley.
Brickhill Bungalow, Rockbourne Road, Sandleheath, SP6 1QF.
email:
secretary@wessexhgpg.org.uk
website:
http://www.wessexhgpg.org.uk
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Wessex Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club is a friendly foot launching club with no less than 22 beautiful of coastal and inland sites in West Hampshire, East Dorset and South Wiltshire. |
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