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Chalk Stacks view from Studland Dorset.

Balloons

Devon

Aerosaurus Balloons Ltd Devon, provide champagne Hot Air Balloon Flights across the South West, with Balloon Rides over some of the most spectacular areas of the UK. With over 400 balloon flights a year you have more flexibility with Aerosaurus then any other operator. +44 (0)1404 823102

Somerset

Somerset hot air balloon flight in Somerset comes packed with highs and low, views of Cheddar, Britain's highest inland limestone cliff formation with the natural phenomenon of Britain's largest gorge and the beautiful Somerset Levels, a great swathe of low-lying wetlands the most important of their type in the world, home to many species of wetland birds and wild flowers and stretching away as far as the eye, even a bird’s eye, can see.Balloon flights, Champange Balloon Rides, in Somerset 0845 077 0729

Wiltshire

Flying east from Bath
, your hot air balloon ride will take you out over the beautiful landscape of Wiltshire, the Gateway to the West Country, and shadow the historic Kennet & Avon Canal, which weaves through spectacular scenery on its way from Bath through Trowbridge to Devizes. Just south of Trowbridge or north of Devizes you may see some of the famous Wiltshire White Horses carved into the hillsides, exposing the chalk beneath. 0845 077 0729


Cornwall

Airtopia Ballooning is a small established hot air balloon company based in South Devon offering champagne hot air balloon flights with panoramic views over the beautiful Devon and Cornwall countryside. Our operational area includes the South Hams, Torbay, Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor and Cornwall, and extends east to cover the area surrounding and including Exeter. Airtopia Tel: 0845 226 2717

Flying

CORNWALL, Bodmin, DEVON, Umberleigh, DORSET, Bournemouth.

60 Minute Flying Lessons. Learning to fly experiences are timed from 'chock to chock', ie. from when the plane starts to taxi to when it switches off at the end. The briefing with your pilot will last 10-30 minutes in addition to this. If you wish to fly a plane for longer, most schools will allow you to upgrade the duration of your flight when booking (additional fees payable on site). Some flight centres will also include a personalised certificate, showing you have made the first steps in learning to fly.
On 01959 578100

Cornwall Flying Club Ltd
Bodmin Airfield Cardinham Cornwall PL30 4BU
 08450 580 528

Flying Frenzy Paragliding
1 Mill Terrace Burton Bradstock Dorset DT6 4QY
 01308 897909

Scuba Diving

Surfing

Cornwall Surf Academy Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 5WX Cornwall Surf Academy surfing lessons begin with a beach safety lesson followed by a short bit of theory teaching you how to surf a wave lying down. We then hit the water to practice what we have learnt before returning to the beach to learn how to surf standing up!! The final part of the lesson aims to get you surfing waves and riding them all the way in to the beach. Tel: 0870 240 6693

Falmouth Surf School
Woodlane Close Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4QU
 01326 212144

Outdoor adventure courses

Fancy an adrenaline packed weekend of Multi Activities ? Reach the extreme with Point Breaks and surf at Croyde, Woolacombe or Putsborough, then Wakeboard or Water ski go waterfall climbing, pier jumping, coasteering or try our new kayak Paddle Skis. Ride the super screamer behind our FAST speedboat! For any information on surfing lessons in North Devon or booking please contact us Mobile
We are Croyde Bay's first Surfing lessons at Croyde, Woolacombe, Putsborough : Coasteering : Wakeboarding : Waterskiing : Paddle Ski Tours : Pier Jumping : Beach Lifeguard. Surfing Courses : Activity Weekends : Stag & Hen parties : Corporate Groups Contact Mobile: 07776 148679

Horse Riding

Bosvathick Farm Riding Centre
Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5RD
 01326 340367

Bosvathick Farm Riding Centre
Constantine Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5RD
 01326 340367

Rose & Crown Riding Stables
Palmers Lodge Calverleigh Tiverton Devon EX16 8BA
 01884 252060

Finlake Riding Centre
1 Stokelake Farm Cottages Chudleigh Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 0EH 01626 852096

Friends of Dartmoor Hill Pony
Condonford Farm Poundsgate Newton Abbot Devon TQ13 7PP

Pound Cottage Riding Centre
Luccombe Farm Milton Abbas Near Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0BD 01258 880057

Driving

Wind Surfing

Wind surfing is one of the cheapest and most popular sailing activities in the UK and Shell Bay is ideally situated to introduce you to the sport or develop your skills. The centre is uniquely placed near Poole Harbour entrance, allowing easy access to a secluded sandy bay with shallow waters, making it ideal for beginners or intermediates alike. We can offer equipment hire, activity days for groups, clubs and individuals and RYA approved courses. All our courses are timetabled to suit your needs.Shell Bay Watersports, Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3BA Office Tel: (01929) 450399 ·

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