A UK wide network of BHPA recreational clubs look after flying sites in their area, and offer guidance and assistance to qualified pilots at a local level. Clubs also provide the supportive flying and social environment that is so important for newly qualified pilots when they leave the familiar school environment for the first time.
Most BHPA recreational clubs are also coaching clubs.
Coaching clubs are able to offer one to one or group coaching to assist pilots to develop their flying skills and progress safely through the BHPA Pilot Rating Scheme.
Recreational Clubs do not however provide training.
Training can only be undertaken at a BHPA Registered School. But your local recreational club can be a useful source of information about BHPA registered schools operating in your area.
If you're looking for someone to teach you to fly, or would like a trial (air experience) flight, please visit our Schools page to search for your nearest BHPA Registered School, or view a full list of all BHPA Registered Schools. You may also wish to visit our Learn to Fly page for a better understanding of what's involved.
Enter the first part of your postcode
(eg. CF44)
To find your nearest BHPA recreational club, please enter the first part of your post code in the search box on the right.
You can also view a map showing the approximate location of all BHPA recreational clubs in the UK.
A list of BHPA recreational clubs can also be viewed by selecting one of the following options:
| Club | Disciplines | Distance from selected club | Contact | Details |
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Highland HG & PG Club
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Disciplines Hill Paragliding: Hill |
Distance from selected club |
Contact 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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Aberdeen HG & PG Club
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Disciplines Hill, Power Paragliding: Hill, Power |
Distance from selected club |
Contact South Coldstream Farm, Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5EL. email: davbic@hotmail.com website: http://www.ahpc.org.uk |
Details |
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Angus Paramotor Club
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Disciplines Hill, Power |
Distance from selected club |
Contact 24 Lauder Road, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 4JB. email: angusparamotoring@outlook.com |
Details |
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Royal Navy HG & PG Association (RNHPA)
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Disciplines Hill Paragliding: Hill |
Distance from selected club |
Contact Steph Cahill, Lowden Building, Rosyth Royal Dockyard, Fife, KY11 2JW. email: secretary.rnhpa@gmail.com website: http://www.facebook.com/groups/194635687564587 |
Details |
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Scottish Hang Gliding Club
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Disciplines Hill, Tow, Power |
Distance from selected club |
Contact 32 Greek Thomson Road, Balfron, G63 0RE. email: smcmeekin@me.com website: http://www.scottish-hanggliding.org.uk |
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Scottish Mountain Paragliding
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Disciplines Hill |
Distance from selected club |
Contact Tel: 0131 445 4085. 31 Winton Park, Edinburgh, EH10 7EX. email: ambowman43@aol.com |
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Lanarkshire & Lothian SC
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Disciplines Hill Paragliding: Hill |
Distance from selected club |
Contact 7 Lovedale Gardens, Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14 7DS. email: andy@lesault.net website: http://www.llsclub.co.uk |
Details |
BHPA recreational clubs database last updated: 24 January 2025 at 09:19:30 AM
