Nevis Range is a worthwhile extreme spot for Hang Gliding. It offers the only gondola system in Britain, so hang gliders can use the freight deck in order to carry their equipment for a take-off at an altitude of 650 m/2132 ft, where the top station is based on.
Your flight can start either from the Sgurr Finnisg-aig or the Meall Beag viewpoints. Get ready and feel the sense of privilege to navigate across the sky, while drifting from cloud to cloud. This is Hang Gliding! Enjoy the clear mountain air, the stunning landscapes and the breathtaking panoramic view of the Scottish Highlands.
It’s worth noting, that Nevis Range can be extremely different from season to season, as far as weather condition is concerned, so make sure you first check for any modifications or cancellation of events.
Trentino - Alto Adige, in northern Italy, has recently become a point of attraction for the enthusiasts of hand gliding. The famous Dolomites di Brenta mountain group is a hot spot for flying, due to its plentiful peaks and slopes.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Jockey's Ridge State Park is located in Dare County on the Outer Banks. It is open all year round except from Christmas Day and it covers an area of 426 ac /1.72 km². In order to satisfy your curiosity, visit this park and enjoy yourself performing hang-gliding.
Rising from the Eastern Cape and running along the Kwazulu-Natal's western border, the Drakensberg mountain range is the highest in South Africa, standing at 3482 m/11424 ft in height. The mountains are capped by a layer of basalt at 1400 m/4593 ft thick and offers amazing flora and fauna.
Valle de Bravo is a town and municipality situated on the shore of Lake Avandaro, in the state of Mexico. It is a popular weekend destination for Mexico City's wealthy families, since it is only 2 hours away from the capital. Valle de Bravo is also a popular area for paragliding and hang gliding.
Hang gliding is an air sport that gives you the opportunity to feel like a pilot. With this extreme sport, you feel the explosion of adrenaline while you are above the clouds. You feel like a giant because the ground from upside down seems to be like a tiny spot. So, if you want to feel free like a bird, you should find the perfect place to make your imagination a reality.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Burghead bay is a very long beach, extended from Burghead village up to Findhorn. This beach is ideal for kite-surfing.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Pinaroo Point is located at 25 km/16 mi in the north west of Perth City at the Hillery suburb.
Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River. The climate here is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Immerse yourself in the unique combination of stunning natural surroundings, beautiful beaches with clear waters, greenery park-lands and outstanding city architecture that attract visitors all year long.
Scotland's largest ski resort is based in Aberdeenshire. Glenshee Ski Center covers 790 ha/7.9 km² and with its 22 lifts and 36 runs, it's the UK's largest snow-sports resort. Mountains’ altitude can reach up to 1245 m/4084 ft, so expect to find rough conditions with quite a few black runs.
Melville Water is a significant section of the Swan River, at the suburb of Applecross at about 8 km/4 mi from Perth in Western Australia. It is located at the west and downstream of Perth Water from which it is separated from the Narrows Bridge.
Among many other paintball sites in Aberdeenshire, there is Banchory, a unique spot at just 24 km/14 mi away form Aberdeen city.
