Location : Bowness-on-Windermere / Newby Bridge
Map - Ordnance Survey - SD 383870
Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3DN. Telephone: 01539 488597
Email: cumbriaballoons@pendleballoons.co.uk
Hot Air Ballooning is the ultimate flying experience, floating over scenic countryside at heights of between 500 and 5,000 feet. From arrival at the launch site you will be invited to assist with the inflation, which usually takes about 30 mins.
Usually the first half hour or so at high altitude up to 5,000 ft for a panoramic view of the countryside. The second half of the flight is at lower levels so as to relate to wild life and scenic countryside.
After the flight, the crew with your help will pack away the balloon. Then in the balloonists' tradition you will be presented with a glass of chilled champagne, and a commemorative Flight Certificate.
A balloon ride over the Lakes is the perfect way for you to mark any event - birthdays, anniversaries, or even a proposal of marriage.
Flying is at the beginning and end of the day when the air is stable, as the thermal activity of the sun heating the ground causes instability during the day. Times are typically 6.00am and 6.30pm.
The balloons arrive at the launch site, and are unpacked
A large fan blows air into the balloon.
Watching the balloon inflate.
The burners heat the air until it is warm enough to lift the balloon.
The first balloon takes off.
Our balloon about to take off.
Our balloon takes off.
Windermere, with Fell Foot Park lower right, and Lakeside Pier centre left.
The National Trust owned Fell Foot Park at the foot of Windermere.
Chapel House plantation and Simpson Ground reservoir.
Chapel House plantation and Simpson Ground reservoir.
Balloon rides make an excellent birthday present.
Another balloon follows, with the Kent estuary beyond
Approaching Bowness-on-Windermere
Firing the burners for a bit of lift. (Very hot!)
Looking south east to the River Kent estuary.
Birthday treat for a young person.
A photo of the flight is taken for the passengers.
A photo of the balloon in flight is offered at the end of the flight.
Approaching our landing place in the Lyth Valley, just north of the Gilpin Bridge Inn.
After the balloon has landed, passengers help to deflate the balloon, and pack it away.
Letting the air out
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