Cloud 9 Paragliding

Cloud 9 Paragliding is based in Illogan near Redruth in west Cornwall — the only dedicated paragliding school in the far south-west. The Cornish coastline gives some of the most reliable cliff-soaring sites in the UK, with multiple orientations within a short drive and a generous prevailing south-westerly off the Atlantic.

What to expect

BHPA Elementary courses (4-5 days), Club Pilot continuation, and tandem flights from local coastal sites. Training takes place at clifftop venues along the north and west coasts — St Agnes, Perranporth Cliffs, Sennen, and the headlands near Land’s End. Cliff-soaring on a clean onshore breeze is more forgiving than mountain flying and gives ideal first-flight conditions. The instructor team has long Cornish experience.

Practical notes

April-October is the practical season; Cornwall has the longest paragliding season in the UK thanks to milder coastal weather. St Ives, Newquay, Perranporth and Penzance all offer B&B and self-catering accommodation. Most courses combine well with a beach holiday — bring family or non-flying friends; there’s plenty to do during weather windows when flying isn’t possible. Bring waterproofs and warm layers; Cornish coastal weather changes fast.