As the setting of Sherlock Holmes chiller The Hound of the Baskervilles, Dartmoor is known for its barren, desolate and mysterious landscape.
Well, barren it may be, but awe-inspiring it certainly is when seen sweeping away below your Virgin balloon. And a flight from our Cornwood launch site, a stone’s throw north of Ivybridge, will likely take you right across the southern tip of this dramatic moor land.
You’ll depart from part of the private Delamore estate and it is certain that the grand house - with its Dartmoor granite walls and high gabled roof - will look even more impressive from the sky.
Scan the gardens for Millennium Avenue, a feature of 52 lime trees, and the curious looking cromlech, a modern day replica of a Bronze Aged burial chamber, made of a huge piece of granite balanced on three standing stones.
As well as the vast moor with its distinctive tors – large hills topped with rocks - you may well see both the Rivers Yealm and Erme as you drift along. Towns including South Brent could catch your eye thousands of feet below and the beautiful sixty mile South Hams coast will be visible in the distance.
So come and fly with us. We can’t promise you’ll see a blood thirsty beast roaming the moor or that there will be a juicy murder mystery to solve, but you’ll definitely have an adventure to remember.directionsCornwood Launch site:- Eastbound on the A38
Take the South Brent/ Avonwick turning off the A38. Take the
first right towards Avonwick (B3372) back under the A38.
Bear left, heading towards Totnes before you rejoin the
A38 westbound.
The Balloon Crew will meet you about 100m ahead on the left.
Westbound on the A38
Leave the A38 at the South Brent exit and head towards
South Brent itself.
Continue on the B3372 through the village, back under
the A38.
Bear left, heading towards Totnes before rejoining the
A38 westbound.
The Balloon Crew will meet you about 100m ahead on the left. flight information line Please call 0844 576 7534 to confirm the status of your flight.
For those with Sat Nav the postcode is TQ10 9ES |
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