Balloon Rides over Mid and East Devon
East and Mid Devon where life is enjoyed at a leisurely pace, with many areas of outstanding natural beauty, unspoiled countryside, and charming towns & villages with a wealth of history stretched over beautiful hills and valleys.
With flights over East Devon you could see the wooded combes, vast areas of heathland and breathtaking cliffs and hilltops. East Devon also has a section of the Jurassic Coast -stunning World Heritage site, and the unspoiled Axe Valley, hidden in the South East corner of the county.
Mid Devon, is Devonshire’s heartland and covers an area of 353 square miles between Dartmoor & Exmoor. For flights over Mid Devon you could see the striking Blackdown Hills with the major river valleys of Otter, Exe, Culm & Yarty. Famous landmarks include Wellington Monument, Castle Neroche, and Hembury Hill Fort to name but a view.
Flights in Mid and East Devon could take you over numerous towns and villages including the major populated areas of:
Exeter: The capital of Devon and a vibrant city famous for its culture and rich in heritage, with the magnificent city Cathedral and historic quayside.
Honiton: With a history of fine lace and today a town famous for its antiques, furniture and art.
Tiverton: Founded early in the Saxon settlement, situated on the River Exe and the River Lowman. A busy market town and the home of Tiverton Castle dating back to 1106.
Crediton: A historic market town, where farming has traditionally been a huge influence due to the mass of fertile red land it lies on. Crediton is surrounded by rolling hills and winding rivers with a fascinating wealth of history and folklore.
Cullompton: Situated along the valley of the River Culm, and famous for its working paper mills and textile industry which dates back to the late 1700’s.
Jack in the Green- Exeter
- Address: The Jack in the Green Inn, Rockbeare, Nr Exeter, EX5 2EE
- Telephone: 01404-822240
- OS Map Info: 192 (019 955)
4 miles east of Exeter on the OLD A30, follow Rockbeare signs off the NEW A30.
The Hartnoll Hotel- Tiverton
- Address: The Hartnoll Hotel, Bolham, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 7RA
- Telephone: 01884 252777
- OS Map Info: 183 (952 147)
Situated on the River Exe, north of Tiverton ½ mile off the A361 North Devon link road, on the A396 in the village of Bolham.
Hotel, bar and excellent restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Please park at the far end of the car park.