Gliding in Devon is an extreme sport that allows you to fly above the county's amazing coastline and countryside and picking out landmarks

Gliding is an extreme sport because of the absence of an engine in what is essentially an airplane. If that doesn't get the adrenalin pumping then nothing will, but its engine free disposition also makes it a far more environmentally sustainable craft than its carbon emitting relatives, therefore helping keep Devon green!

Usually another powered aircraft or winch mechanism is employed to get the gliders up in the air, from there Devon glider pilots then search the county's landscape for rising air to gain height.

Local and national gliding competitions are organized in many countries, including the biennial World Gliding Championships.

Below you will find all the information you need on gliding in Devon, including details on instructional gliding courses for all ages, gliding workshops, gliding schools, gliding lessons, gliding academies, and gliding clubs.