Situated in the Highlands of Scotland, Ben Nevis has an altitude of about 1344 m/4409 ft. It is a very attractive spot to speed flyers, not only for its height but also for its long vertical descent. Actually, with a vertical descent of over 1219 m/4000 ft long, it provides the longest flight available in Great Britain.
On the west side, the landing area is only at 30 m/98 ft above sea level! There are many points available for a take-off. The best is from the peak of Five Finger Gully, at 1200 m/3937 ft. As any place in Scotland, Ben Nevis is characterized by unpredictable weather conditions. No steady winds are frequent, so a wind speed anemometer would be a good idea.
Fort William, within only five minutes away from Ben Nevis, is a great tourist center. A wide range of hotels and facilities are provided, so to best enjoy your relaxing time.
Nevis Range is a ski resort in the Highlands of Scotland. Apart from traditional skiing, Nevis Range gives 'xtreme' sporters the opportunity to experience the Scottish beauty in an alternative way.
Cairngorm mountain is part of the largest National Park of England, in the Scottish Highlands. Within 16 km/10 mi from Aviemore, it is a far-farmed destination for all the ''xtreme'' sporters. Cairngorm mountain could be really challenging for the daring ones.
Bern is the capital city of Switzerland and the fifth most populous city in the country. It is also the capital of the Canton of Bern which is the second most populous among the Swiss cantons. Bern is situated on the Swiss plateau in the Canton of Bern, north of the Bernese Alps and slightly at 20 km/12 mi in the west from the center of Switzerland.
Glencoe mountain resort is near a small village, named Glencoe too. It is situated in the Highlands of Scotland. Glencoe is a well organized tourist center that offers a wide variety of facilities and accommodation options to its visitors.
Cairngorm mountain is part of the largest National Park of England, in the Scottish Highlands. Within 16 km/10 mi from Aviemore, it is a far-farmed destination for all the ''xtreme'' sporters. Cairngorm mountain could be really challenging for the daring ones.
Pelican Point is a peninsula protruding in the shallow flat waters of the Swan River, in Perth, site of Australia's first Kite-Surfing school.
While weather conditions may keep you away from a natural setting in order to practice rock climbing, Aberdeen city gives you the possibility to lose no time and practice your favorite sport indoors, before hitting a natural rock climbing spot anywhere in the wider surrounding area.
Nairn is located at 141 km / 87 mi away from Aberdeen city.
Glencoe is a small village in the Highlands of Scotland. Situated in the heart of a glen, Glencoe and the surrounding area is familiar to most of us, since the spot was the setting for filming ''Skyfall'' and '' Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Askaban''. If you are experienced in mountain climbing, Aonach Eagach is a must visit in the area.
Knoydart, known as the Rough Bounds, lies in between the lochs Nevis and Hourn, in Lochaber Peninsula.
Pinaroo Point is located at 25 km/16 mi in the north west of Perth City at the Hillery suburb.
Paintball in Scotland is a famous activity as it offers great sites, due to its morphology of the land.
