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Wirksworth (Back-Up Site)

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Launch Site Address

The Racecourse, Hay Lane
Wirksworth
Derbyshire
DE4 4AF

Wirksworth (Back-Up Site)

About

Wirksworth is one of our beautiful back-up launch sites for our hot air balloon rides in south Derbyshire. Your flight may be moved here on the day.

Further information about back-up sites and why and when they may be used can be found within the information sent with your balloon flight voucher.

Directions

From the A6 exit onto the B5035 Wirkworth Road, signposted Crich and South Wingfield.
Continue on this road for three miles then turn left onto St Helen's Lane, signposted Alport.
Follow the road for approximately half a mile and you will find yourself at the postcode for the launch site.
Uphill to your left will be two metal gates, with a small yard and a large metal barn inside to the right.
If the gates are open please drive into the gravel yard and park, where your pilot and crew will meet you.
If you arrive early and the gates are closed, please wait on the roadside for your crew to arrive.

Passenger Flight Information Line

Please call 01158 224905 to confirm the status of your flight.

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Your Pilot Will Be:

Tom Hook

Look forward to... floating on air exceptional views breath-taking heights going with the wind the world at your feet

Last Minute Availability

Flexible On When You Can Fly?