Bowland Forest Gliding Club

Bowland Forest Gliding Club is situated at the Southern tip of the Forest of Bowland and operates every Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, weather permitting.

The club seeks to introduce people to the sport of gliding and new visitors are welcome to make contact to arrange an inexpensive trial lesson. For new would-be pilots, the club has a number of 2-seater trainers and single seaters and plenty of privately owned aircraft.

The club provides training to the highest standard and is committed to the development of solo flying from the club. Every year, more pilots enjoy the thrill of flying cross-country and club records are continually being broken.

Parlick and the Bowland Fells were chosen as the location for the club as they create ideal conditions for soaring in most wind directions, and they provide an idyllic backdrop for pleasure flights.

Bowland Forest Gliding Club has owned its present 56 acre site since 1973, having previously operated from Squires Gate in Blackpool and Samlesbury Airfield.

It continues to invest in its facilities and the club is now viewed as an important asset by both the British Gliding Association and the Sports Council, which have assisted with its development over the years.

The club website www.bfgc.co.uk has details of all aircraft, a photo gallery, a newsletter and some technical pages for the serious gliding enthusiast. There is also a map of directions, a discussion forum and information about the club's history.