Hot air ballooning
Drift over the countryside at sunrise or sunset in a wicker basket.
£130 to £250 per person
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Paragliding
Glide from a hillside under a wing, with an instructor beside you. A paraglider is a fabric wing that you steer from a harness. You launch from a hillside by running into the wind, and the wing lifts you off the ground.
On a tandem flight your pilot does the flying. Flights are short and peaceful, and the views over hills and coast are the main reward. If you want to learn, ask about a beginner course.
The quick facts
Who it suits
Adults and older teenagers who like heights and are happy to walk up a hill. Tandem flights suit complete beginners.
Best time of year
Spring to early autumn, on days with steady, gentle wind.
Typical price
£100 to £180 for a tandem flight
A guide only. Prices change, so check with the provider.
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