Hot Air Balloon Flights in Cornwall

Cornwall, famous for its Cornish pasties, is a county in the South West of England that's rich in rolling countryside, golden beaches, towering cliffs, mythology and magnificence. Cornwall has a history dating back to Celtic times, and the Cornish Language (Kernewek) is the direct descendant of the ancient language spoken by the Celtic settlers.

As a hot air balloon has no steering wheel, and is directed purely by the wind, all our balloon rides meet between Bodmin and Launceston thus placing us in the center of the county.

North Cornwall has spectacular landscape and dramatic coastline, nearly one third of the region is a recognised area of outstanding natural beauty. From the sky you could fly over Beacon Hill, Bodmin moor, many striking country houses, medieval castles and numerous places of interest. Views stretch for miles, in the north to Lundy Island, the breathtaking cliffs of Forrabury, to the east Exmoor and Dartmoor and to the west King Arthur’s Tintagel, Port Isaac and the surfing centres of Newquay and Rock.

Balloon flights from our Cornwall locations are normally within the Bodmin, Launceston, Bude, Okehampton, Tavistock and Liskeard area:

Launceston: lies on the Devon & Cornwall border between the Moors of Dartmoor and Bodmin. A busy market town with an attractive market square hosting a wide range of shops mixed amongst Georgian houses and narrow streets, the town still retains a traditional atmosphere. Launceston Castle stands on a large natural mound, and dominates the surrounding landscape, the castle was originally used to control the river crossing in and out of Cornwall.

Liskeard: an ancient Stannary and market town, lying above the Looe River valley. The town has narrow traffic free streets with a range of shops many of which specialise in unique local produce.

Bude: a seaside town on the heritage Atlantic coast and known for some of the best surfing in the country. The town is on the South West’s coastal path and also has the famous Bude canal, which runs to Holsworthy and onto Launceston . The canal was original used to carry sea sand, which was rich in calcium, and used inland by farmers for improvement in poorly fertilised soil, it ceased being used for commercial reasons in the 1930’s.

Okehampton: surrounded by moorland and with dramatic views of the highest peaks in Dartmoor and granite tors. The town dates back to the Bronze Age and a short distance from the town centre are substantial ruins of Okehampton Castle, built during the Norman times.

Tavistock: By the River Tavy it is situated in a stunning area with views to Dartmoor and wooded valleys. Tavistock is an energetic town well known for its various markets, including weekly markets of craft, antiques and collectables, and Fridays traditional charter market with Organic and farmers produce.

Bodmin: North Cornwall’s largest town and formally the capital of the county. The town is situated on the famous Bodmin Moor a dramatic landscape with mass areas of unspoilt moorland and granite tors, laid with prehistoric and medieval past remains. The moor has been the inspiration for many writers and poets.