Go South Coast CRAZY

Saddle up, cowboy

Nearest Condor Port: Poole

You don’t have to be a John Wayne to trail ride. Saddle up western-style at Burley Villa School of Riding in The New Forest National Park and take your steed through the open plains, wooded enclosures and rippling streams of the forest before enjoying a barbecue at the ranch. Adventure days for kids are also available for cowboys and girls in the making.

Tel. 01425 610278 | www.burleyvilla.co.uk

Wild on the Wing

Nearest Condor Port: Poole

Experience the weightlessness of flying in its purest form: paragliding over the lush, rolling West Dorset countryside. With a wing that weighs less than two bags of sugar, you’ll soar peacefully on a hill top breeze in perfect relaxation. Views are utterly mesmerising and the buzz is simply awesome! Adrenaline junkies can climb up thousands of feet on a thermal to hover and swoop like a powerful bird of prey or learn the paragliding tricks of the most dynamic acrobatics. For a Paragliding Taster Day contact Flying Frenzy Paragliding Ltd, a small and enthusiastic paragliding team based in West Dorset since 1993 and BHPA registered school (British Hang-gliding and Paragliding Association). Tandem flights and courses also available!

Tel. 01308 898777 | www.flyingfrenzy.com

Take on a tank

Nearest Condor Port: Portsmouth

Drive a military tank across open terrain near Winchester, where you’ll be able to take control of a 55 ton Chieftain, an Abbot SPG and an APC under the watchful eye of ex-army instructors. Digger days are also available and allow enthusiasts to take the wheel of a 25 ton articulated dump truck, a bulldozer, mini-digger and mid-range excavator.

Tel. 01794 367367 | www.juniperleisure.com

Bring out your inner Tarzan

Nearest Condor Port: Poole

Days out with Go Ape are about living life a little more adventurously, having fun with friends and family and getting in touch with your inner Tarzan (he’s in there, we promise!). The classic Go Ape experience is their 2 – 3 hour Tree Top Adventure.

They’ll brief you for safety before you fly down zip-wires, leap off the Tarzan Swing and tackle their crossings. There are 29 Go Ape adventures around the country, including Moors Valley Country Park Nr Ringwood, Hampshire

Tel. 0845 0949602 | www.goape.co.uk

Jet Ski Safaris

Nearest Condor Port: Poole

Take an exhilarating trip around the Salterns Marina, getting fantastic views of Sandbanks and Poole harbour. With the Jurassic Coast just on its doorstep it’s the ultimate adventure on the most thrilling watercraft. Jet Ski Safari’s is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience and offers training for novices and also accommodates experienced riders and group outings.

Tel. 01202 706784 | www.jetskisafaris.co.uk

Drive a steam train

Nearest Condor Port: Portsmouth

The Watercress Line runs 10 miles from New Alresford to Alton and steam train enthusiasts can join the crew on board the footplate for a return journey, experiencing the sights and sounds along the way. Signal box experiences and driving and firing days are also available throughout the year.

Tel. 01962 733810 | www.watercressline.co.uk