If you've never tried Via Ferrata before it's time to get your outdoor gear on & have a go at this exhilarating climbing sport! Via Ferrata literally means 'iron road' in Italian & is the name used to describe the metal steps & bridges that were installed along treacherous mountains passes in the Alps in the First World War to help soldiers traverse strategic Alpine crossing points. The name has stuck & now it's a really popular leisure pursuit in Europe. The Via Ferrata you'll be tackling is actually the very first in Scotland & only the second set up in the whole of the UK. & the team has chosen a stunning spot for it. You'll be scaling the heights within touching distance of the Grey Mare's Tail waterfall in Kinlochleven. One of Scotland's biggest cascades of fast-flowing water the route you'll be clambering tops out at around 90m just above the mouth of the waterfall at 85m. Yes it really is as impressive as it sounds. The rock face has been equipped with metal steps called 'staples'
- because that's exactly what they look like (albeit totally massive ones!) wooden planks metal cable bridges & ladders too. You'll be kitted out with a body harness & a karabiner so that you are attached at all times so logic tells you you can't actually fall very far but it's still pretty hectic. In fact we can honestly say the moving up the granite face isn't that challenging physically it's all about how high it is & how exposed you feel. If you dare look behind you you'll see the waters of Loch Leven glistening in the background. Look sideways & there's the waterfall (you might even feel the spray in your face!) & look down (eek!) & you'll see the instructors grinning at you as they shout words of encouragement. As you negotiate the metal that tests your mettle nothing can describe the feeling as you haul yourself over the final ledge. You feel so alive so pleased with yourself that you conquered this impressive Via Ferrata. Stand up take a moment to catch your breath & then take a look around you. stunning isn't it? & all the more incredible when you think without those metal rungs & cables there's no other way of getting up to that viewpoint. Of course Via Ferrata certainly isn't for everyone but it is a novel way of scaling the granite that doesn't require enormous physical strength or climbing skill but you will definitely have to have a head for heights. We offer lots of high-speed activities here at Intothe Blue.co.uk but despite the near walking pace of this activity we think this Via Ferrata with views across the Scottish hills guarantees the highest thrills. Isn't it time you climbed the iron road?
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View London's skyline in the distance from an executive helicopter flying from Fairoaks or Blackbushe airports in Surrey. ...

Take a peek around a rather unique family business when you go wine tasting in Scotland
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Visit your choice of vineyard nationwide for a tour & tasting ...

Our Orwell River Cruises give you a unique way to see the sights around Ipswich! This wonderful half day barge cruise is like stepping back in time to an era when working barges filled the rivers transporting cargo & passengers around the country & beyond. These days the fully restored beautiful boats are a rare sight on the water. With the aim of preserving sail-barges & keeping them working by offering cruises on the Orwell & other English rivers Stephanie & Paul the husband & wife team who set up this company are incredibly passionate & dedicated. The company now boasts a fleet of five fully-restored sail barges namely SB Hydrogen Thistle Reminder & Kitty. & if like us you were wondering what the 'SB' stands for it's ' Sailing Barge'! As soon as you step aboard you'll appreciate the amount of work that has gone in to restore these vessels to offer comfy seating corner bars & convivial dining areas all using high quality marine woods. Able to comfortably welcome 50 guests onboard whilst cruising gently along the River Orwell these barges certainly offer a unique experience on the inland waters of Suffolk. These Orwell river cruises set sail from Ipswich dock & head through the lock onto the main section of the River Orwell. Slipping quietly past the impossibly picturesque Pin Mill on the barge you'll cruise under sail all the way to bustling Harwich harbour before turning around to head back to Ipswich. During the experience you may be able to assist the skipper & mate as well as enjoying the views & a light ploughman's lunch with dessert that has been freshly prepared in the galley kitchens of these historic barges. ...

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Book your seat on this Leeds Castle pleasure flight for a taste of vintage passenger aviation at its very best! Everybody knows it's one of the country's loveliest castles but having the chance to fly around Leeds Castle on an aerial tour is a rare opportunity that should be grabbed with two hands. Setting off from Headcorn Aerodrome your vintage flight over Kent is operated by a de Havilland Devon. This wonderful looking (and sounding) plane harks back to the fledgling days of post-war passenger air travel. It enjoyed a long & illustrious career as the short haul airliner of choice for many many years & it's still such a pleasure to fly in one
- especially when it's to somewhere as beautiful as Leeds Castle. After take off you'll take a northerly direction over the Downs & towards the M20 motorway that cuts through Kent. Just north of Broomfield you'll see The Great Water come into view & that's when you know you're at Leeds Castle. Past the glamping playground maze & formal gardens you'll be afforded great aerial views of Leeds Castle & its moat on this tour. What's more every seat is a window seat in this vintage plane so no matter where you're sitting you're going to get great views of Kent on your flight. We needn't tell you that bringing a camera is essential. You'll get some superb shots as you gracefully fly in your classic airliner over the Garden of Engl&. Dressed in her RAF Transport Command finery this Devon is the perfect plane for taking a vintage flight over this pretty corner of Kent. With Leeds Castle being so close it's the ideal tour itinerary for this aircraft giving you just enough time to enjoy the sensations of vintage flying take some great photos & look at this most famous of Kentish castles from the air. Your Leeds Castle pleasure flight lasts around 15-minutes choc-to-choc that's to say from when the engines start turning to when you're back on the ground with engines off. Operating between April & October it makes for a brilliant day out the whole family can enjoy in the flying season. & even if you're not flying there's the RAF Lashenden Museum cafe & children's play area on site too.
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Vintage & American flying days at Compton Abbas for classic aviation fans. ...

See the changing of the guards the Houses of Parliament the bustling West End & a whole lot more all from the elevated vantage point of a vintage London open top bus! As well as your bus tour you also get a Thames cruise & you can even add on an afternoon tea at Harrods or a fish & chips meal in traditional London pub! You'll be riding on a genuine fully restored Routemaster double decker open top bus for your tour. These iconic red buses pounded the streets of London for years & have been phased out & replaced but the original Routemaster without doubt holds a big place in the heart of Londoners & tourists alike. All our open top bus packages start with a comprehensive tour of the capital on the double decker bus departing from Victoria Coach Station. Your onboard guide will give a running commentary filled with facts & anecdotes about what you can see as you head past the likes of Trafalgar Square Big Ben & St Paul's Cathedral. On an open top bus tour you ge... ...

Sightseeing at its most civilised with these Cambridgeshire Dragon Rapide Pleasure Flights! Hark back to the dawn of mass air travel when the de Havilland Dragon Rapide was THE short haul passenger airliner to be seen in during the 1930s. & before the Second World War halted such expansion of scheduled flights the Rapide was used by many airlines in the UK. The team in Duxford is incredibly proud to look after & operate two fully restored fully air worthy Dragon Rapides compliant with current regulations as there are very very few still licensed to fly with passengers. With just eight seats onboard (and each with way more leg room than you get in economy class these days!) every passenger is next to a window so you will be able to get a good look out through the silver-coloured wings & struts. The Cambridge Ely & Newmarket tour lasts around 45 minutes & after take off you'll head to the centre of ancient Cambridge. Be prepared for breathtaking spires historic colleges an... ...