Friday, 18 November 2016

Gliding over Edale



A few weeks ago I went for a walk in the Peak District in Derbyshire. The first time I have ventured into the hills since I injured a tendon in my leg last year. I didn't walk far but it was enough to let me know how much I have missed walking in the countryside.



There was much to see not just on the ground but in the skies.












This was obviously the place for hang gliders.











Must be the closest you can get to that feeling of flying like a bird.


It took quite some time before everything was ready for this one to take to the sky.












But once launched it soared upwards on the thermals.








There were two people sharing the experience.



I know nothing about this sport and have just referred to them all as hang gliders which I know is probably incorrect but you get what I mean.


Looks  very comfortable admiring the world from up high.


Was I envious? No, I was quite happy to have my feet on the ground.


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16 comments:

  1. biebkriebels18 November 2016 at 09:31

    I have no intention to feel like a bird, only in an closed aeroplane!

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  2. Mara18 November 2016 at 10:02

    I would love to try it sometime.

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  3. Wendy18 November 2016 at 10:14

    My husband has done it many years ago but it's not something that appeals to me. Like you I prefer to keep my feet on the ground, especially when it's so picturesque.

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  4. Author R. Mac Wheeler18 November 2016 at 12:31

    So glad you got out and about in Mother's gifts.

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  5. DJan18 November 2016 at 13:13

    I tried it once long ago, but it was too scary. I took up skydiving instead. :-)

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  6. Janey and Co.18 November 2016 at 13:59

    I do not want to fly like that. ...but what a pretty place to walk. Do you usually walk alone...do you feel safe doing that? Just wondered.

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  7. Billy Blue Eyes18 November 2016 at 18:43

    Awesome, I'd like to try that, BTW third and third from last were paragliders.

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  8. Marcia18 November 2016 at 19:56

    If I was braver I would have liked to have tried that. I'll stick to regular planes to get that bird's eye view.
    Didn't realize you had injured yourself in the leg. Hope its all better now.

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  9. Anonymous18 November 2016 at 21:50

    Not quite the same but R did once paraglide in Thailand, that is towed behind a boat with an experienced lad. Twenty five years ago, he was little lighter and soared to great heights. I am not one for putting my life in deliberate danger and paying to do so.

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  10. Linda W.19 November 2016 at 03:20

    Cool photos of the hang glider. You have such beautiful countryside!

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  11. Al19 November 2016 at 17:58

    Such beautiful scenery. I've never tried hang gliding but it does look like fun.

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  12. Cynthia20 November 2016 at 13:18

    That last photo! It looks like he (or she) is ascending into the heavens! What a peaceful and lovely place.

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  13. Stewart M21 November 2016 at 08:35

    It's a wonderful part of the world - classic North of England.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  14. Sara23 November 2016 at 14:07

    Nothing like a good hike in the countryside. It looks so green and beautiful!

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  15. LOLfromPasa23 November 2016 at 17:30

    Beautiful countryside. I'm for keeping my feet on the ground too :).

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  16. Kenneth Cole Schneider25 November 2016 at 00:08

    Such beautiful countryside to see from any angle!

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