Extreme Sports Guide to East Sussex

Aaron    Destination Guides     Hang Gliding, kitesurfing, Martial Arts, Paragliding, sailing, Shark Diving, windsurfing, ZapCats, zorbing sphereing

For a county without a single motorway in it, East Sussex is very connected. Sharing borders with the beautiful countryside counties of West Sussex, Surrey & Hampshire; East Sussex is renowned for being one of the ‘greenest’ in the UK and for its Roman remains.

Dinghy Sailing in East Sussex

Aside from boasting the UK’s first ever casino and Europe’s largest marina of its kind; Brighton is also famous for some spectacular water sports. The activities available include some of the finest in the UK, ranging from swimming with sharks to ZapCat powerboats – racing out of Hove Lagoon at 50mph! The Sussex Downs also sustain a high proportion of the county’s activities, offering an outstanding visual addition to the great aerial activities available, such as hang gliding and paragliding. read more

Pro Diaries: Ben Oakley – Interview – UK National Team – Kayaking

Aaron    The Professional's Arena     kayaking

Hi Ben, thanks for taking the time to talk to us today. So what exactly is River Racing?

Ben Oakley, River Racing

Hi there, no problem, it’s a pleasure. River Racing; or Wild Water Racing is a race on a predetermined section of river. There are two lengths of courses: the sprint, which is around a minute in length and the classic which can be between 15 and 30 minutes long. Racers start at 60 second intervals so it’s just you and the river. You don’t have to follow a particular route; it’s up to you to figure out which line is fastest!

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Extreme Sports Guide to Kent

Pipa    Destination Guides     climbing, gliding, helicopter flights, High Ropes, kitesurfing, scuba diving, Snow Experiences, zorbing sphereing

In the South East of the country lies the oldest and wisest county of them all; Kent. With Europe’s largest shopping centre, Europe’s largest shingle beach and the very first road lines to ever be painted; Kent is a historical haven with tales of the past seeping from the walls of its many listed buildings.

Quad Biking in Kent

Officially known as the ‘Garden of England’, the southern county is literally on the doorstep of London and has established itself as a popular getaway for travellers looking to escape city life. Flying activities such as microlighting and hang gliding are naturally rife here thanks to the countryside, whilst the shipwrecks left by WWII attacks now constitute one of the UK’s finest scuba diving locations. Including some of the great off road activities that are utilising England’s ‘Garden’ for driving activities, Kent also annually hosts the Touring Cars & Moto GP on the world famous Brands Hatch.

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Extreme Sports Guide to West Sussex

Aaron    Destination Guides     4x4 Driving, Canoeing, gliding, helicopter flights, hot air ballooning, kayaking, kitesurfing, mountain boarding, power boating, skydiving, track driving, wake boarding, water skiing, water sports, windsurfing

Nestling proudly at the bottom of the UK between Hampshire and East Sussex lies one of the Country’s archaeological and historical goldmines; West Sussex. The UK’s Atlantic Ocean bordering county is split into seven districts, and is best known for its stately homes and castles, most notably in Arundel and Chichester.

Hang Gliding in West Sussex

The county is situated south west to London and neatly bordering East Sussex, Surrey & Kent; is no further than an hour or so drive away and less than 45 minutes on a train. Being in close proximity to the Capital City allows an easy escape from city life to the 770 mile² countryside region, and West Sussex has a range of decent experiences to suit most enthusiasts. From the grounds of Goodwood to the aerial attraction gained from one of the many flying activities on offer, most notably on the Sussex Downs; the picturesque county has a lot to offer.

Driving off road is also a readily available, with the UK’s only US spec Monster Truck available for commercial use, making good use of the green county that gave birth to the sport of Cricket, Europe’s largest horse racing straight and… Simon Cowell.

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Extreme Sports Guide to Berkshire

Aaron    Destination Guides     4x4 Driving, berkshire, Bungee, Go Karting, highest bungee, Jet Skiing, Snow Experiences, wake boarding

Home to the world’s largest inhabited Castle and the most prestigious Horse Racing circuit in the UK; the county of Berkshire is considered to be an almost Royal region. Sharing a border with the River Thames and sat less than an hour east from the Centre of London, the county offers a number of great getaway activities to escape the city life.

Berkshire Countryside

From the UK’s Highest Bungee Jump to Jet Ski Safaris on a 300 acre lake; Berkshire provides a small number of high quality experiences aimed at utilising the picturesque countryside and ranging terrains that being a Royal county has required. Having bore the world’s greatest explorer; Ranulph Fiennes, the county is now home to 0.8m residents, the UK’s most exclusive school – Eton, and one of the country’s biggest theme parks – Legoland.

With such rich heritage to appreciate in one of the UK’s oldest counties, it is also possible to combine a few extra curricular thrills with tours using this guide. read more