Memorials & monuments · South West England
Cotswold Gliding Club
In or near Chalford.
The Cotswold Gliding Club (CGC) is based at Aston Down airfield, between Cirencester and Stroud in Gloucestershire, South West England. The club maintains a fleet of aircraft for training purposes, an
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Cotswold Gliding Club (CGC) is based at Aston Down airfield, between Cirencester and Stroud in Gloucestershire, South West England. The club maintains a fleet of aircraft for training purposes, and is a centre for cross-country gliding and competitions.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cotswold Gliding Club (CGC) is based at Aston Down airfield, between Cirencester and Stroud in Gloucestershire, South West England. The club maintains a fleet of aircraft for training purposes, and is a centre for cross-country gliding and competitions.
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Background
History
CGC was formed in 1964. It was initially based at Long Newnton airfield near Tetbury, but in 1967 moved to its current home, Aston Down—at that time still a military airfield. In 1980-1, with the help of Sports Council grants and other loans, the club purchased a large part of the airfield when it was auctioned off by the Ministry of Defence. Having since acquired further land, CGC now owns most of the airfield within the perimeter track. CGC has around 150 members, as well as varying numbers of students from the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, and various associated members, including both pilots (with limited flying rights) and aeromodellers, as well as social members.…
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- Coordinates
- 51.7120, -2.1310
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Sapperton
- Postcode
- GL6 8HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Cotswold Gliding Club (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cotswold Gliding Club?
- Cotswold Gliding Club is in Gloucestershire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 8HR), in the parish of Sapperton.
- What is Cotswold Gliding Club?
- The Cotswold Gliding Club (CGC) is based at Aston Down airfield, between Cirencester and Stroud in Gloucestershire, South West England. The club maintains a fleet of aircraft for training purposes, an
- How do I get to Cotswold Gliding Club?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 8HR.
- Is Cotswold Gliding Club a protected site?
- Yes — Cotswold Gliding Club is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cotswold Gliding Club free to visit?
- Yes, Cotswold Gliding Club is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cotswold Gliding Club?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 8HR.