Herefordshire Gliding Club

Herefordshire Gliding Club is a small group of friends, brought together at Shobdon Airfield to enjoy gliding in one of the geographically most suitable areas of the country.

Voluntary administration and instruction allow us to keep our charges to a minimum.

Our two seater training gliders enable the novice to make quick progress under the supervision of our qualified instructors.


There are no age restrictions, other than that pilots under the age of sixteen are not allowed to fly solo.


The hard surface runway allows us to fly every weekend of the year, weather permitting.

All launching is by aerotow, which is by far the safest and most reliable method.


There are social functions, inter club competitions, course weeks, club task weeks, and visiting club weeks.

News and events...

13 - 28 March 2010

Visiting Clubs Wave weeks
Annual visits by LGC and Booker.
Also open to members and other visitors
Please contact Les Kaye to book.

28 June - 5 July 2010

Gliding Course open to the public
10 Days of gliding for pre-solo pilots
Please contact Les Kaye enquiries and to book.

Shobdonites in their Sunday best

We would welcome your enquiries on 01568-708908 or e-mail


Herefordshire Gliding Club is a member of the British Gliding Association.