Offers of Skydiving Cumbria

If you are an extreme sports enthusiast and are willing to live new experiences, let us tell you that in the UK, you will find a place where you will feel the best adrenaline rush of your life with an impressive skydiving jump.

First of all, we warn you that to enjoy a skydive jump you have to be prepared, mentally for the most part. However, we also want you to know that in this county, you will live a very safe experience, and once you take the first step, you will want to repeat the experience over and over again. We guarantee you that there is nothing better than the feeling of jumping into the void with absolute freedom.

We know you cannot wait any longer to live this unique adventure. That's why we aim to make things smoother for you by sharing with you a guide of things you should know about skydiving.

Where to go skydiving in Cumbria?

Although is quite a large place, on the north side you will find the best spot adapted to make your skydive unique. We are talking about Flookburgh in the Cark arifield! You can get there by car, near junction 36 on the A590 road signposted for Kendal and South Lakes. Another option if you do not have a car is the train. The nearest stations to the dropzone are Cark-In-Cartmel (1 mile) and Grange-Over-Sands (2.5 miles).

Trust us when we tell you that your experience here will be unforgettable since it's close to the border with Scotland. From the sky, you will appreciate a dreamlike landscape that will leave you speechless, and you shouldn't take it for granted because its Lake District National Park is one of the most acclaimed in the country. So, if visiting these remarkable mountains and turquoise water lakes is something magical itself, imagine what it must be like to see Morecambe Bay and Lake Windermere from a height of more than 4,500 meters.

To keep your expectations of what you're about to experience, you have to know that you're not only going to visit any skydiving centre but one of the best professional flying schools in Europe. Yes, you read it right! You will find everything you need to make your adventure the perfect one, from the best flight instructors to rest areas that allow you to recover from the adrenaline you feel, after the jump. You can even enjoy movies and documentaries about this sport while you take a deep breath! Without a doubt, this will help you immerse in this world to disconnect from everything else for a moment. We are super excited to enjoy a thrilling free-fall by reading all this. What about you?

What kind of jumps can you do?

You will find multiple skydiving options to meet everyone's needs, such as tandem flights, an optimal alternative where you don't have to worry about anything since the instructor will be jumping with you, being in charge of technical movements and techniques, enabling you to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the skies. Although, if you have an average experience and want to challenge yourself, you can enjoy a solo skydiving jump.

- Tandem jumps: It is the so-called skydiving baptism. Its name comes from the fact that you will jump accompanied by a highly experienced instructor who will take care of everything. The activity will begin with a briefing of about 10 minutes in which they will explain the main security measures, as well as the position to adopt during the flight and landing. The free fall is done from 15,000 feet high, where you can reach a speed of up to 120 mph. A real rush of adrenaline, which will give way to relaxation when the parachute opens and you are left flying calmly over the Lake District until landing. Some views that will surely remain etched in your memory for a long time. But if you want to be sure not to forget it, you can add the video option to your jump and film this great vital moment.

- Courses: For those who do a jump accompanied is not enough and want to evolve in this sport, there is the option of taking training courses to be able to jump individually. They are evolution courses with a theoretical part on the ground (about 6 hours), to later give way to the sky with a first static line jump and then several jumps from different heights, always accompanied by radio from an expert skydiver who will help you throughout the journey. process. This progression option includes a certificate and you must become a member of the BPA, which you will need to subsequently hop anywhere in the UK.

- Charity jumps: If you need a "little push" to launch yourself into this activity, what better way than to donate part of it to a non-profit association? This way you will make sure that your feat also has a benefit to do a social good.

When is the best time to jump?

To be able to carry out this sport, the conditions must be optimal. In case of rain, strong winds or very cloudy airspace, you will not be able to jump. For this reason, we recommend carrying out the activity between the months of May and September, although any time of the year is good if the weather is good.

Requirements to do this activity

We would love to tell you that anyone can enjoy skydiving and live a frenetic experience. However, that's not the case. You must be over 18 years old, allowing teenagers of 16+ years to jump with parental consent and adult supervision. In addition, you must have specific physical conditions, which are not to weigh more than 15 stones. However, we want anyone who meets these requirements to dare to experience the sensation and thrill of flying through the air, so you don't need to have any previous experience or be a professional to skydive.

While there is no age limit on tandem flights, individual flights will not be suitable for people over 55 years old. Your safety is always a priority, and as we previously mentioned, this experience is one of those that speed up your heart and make your beat rate go to a thousand per second. That's why we prefer to prevent everyone who's approaching an age of risk from free fall.

Equipment you need to bring the day of the experience

You can expect at the centre all the necessary equipment and tools to make your flight as safe as possible. To start with, the plane that will take you to the top to jump. We have one of the most modern planes on the market, especially for this activity, and let's not take skydives for granted. They will make your jump a remarkable one. During the jump, you will have a system with the main parachute and an extra one that will only be used in case things do not go as expected. Don't worry! You will have the safest jump. You're in the best hands!

Regarding what to wear, we recommend going with comfortable clothing and footwear. You should wear something to keep you warm, either in the winter or summer season, due to the altitude and speed you will reach. Above all, you will feel the force of the wind upon your face, suggesting to wear special glasses that will fit you perfectly and a safety helmet.

Now that you have an overview of what your skydiving experience will be like, all you have to do is come to the area and fulfil one of your dreams. So get ready to fly like a bird and enjoy this adventure to the fullest!