Lakes Charity Classic & X-Lakes
The Lakes Charity Classic is an informal paragliding competition held in some of England's most spectacular scenery.
18-21 June 2026
The 2026 LCC and X-Lakes events will be held from Thursday 18 June to Sunday 21 June.
For free flying tickets in 2026, or to pay for a competition place once you qualify, please click here.
LCC and X-Lakes competition entry
Places are open on AirTribune, for pilots wishing to take part in the 2026 Lakes Charity Classic and X-Lakes Challenge:
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X-Lakes 2-day RACE TO GOAL (new task)
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X-Lakes 1-day WAINWRIGHT BAGGING (traditional task)
Take off at Alcock Tarn above Grasmere at the 2024 Lakes Charity Classic
Competitions
The main XC competitions need a Pilot-rating because of the BHPA rules on these matters.
As well as the usual prizes, we intend to award trophies also for "Best B-Wing in the A-Comp", "Best B-wing in the 2-Day X-Lakes", and "most improved club pilot". there will be other prizes too. so, please don't be put off the top events, just because you aren't flying a Deathblade.
Pilots are welcome to arrive on the Grasmere Sports Field and camp from Wednesday 17th June, at 12 noon. Registration will be at 5pm - 7pm Thursday 18 June, in the Pavilion office. This is compulsory and cannot be missed.
You must be a current BHPA-member to take part in this event, including overseas pilots.
Please feel free to telephone or text Paul Abbott with any questions on 07840 059561.
Coaching
We also offer 2 days of coaching as an alternative to the competitions. Open to Club Pilots and above.
The coaching group is aimed at CPs. It is a great opportunity to fly in some of the most spectacular scenery in England with the coaching team from CSC.
We also have free-flying tickets for pilots who want to come and enjoy the weekend, but aren't fussed about coaching or competitions.
Flying the Lakes Charity Classic at Blease Fell, 20 June 2025. Picture by Graham Hambleton