02 somerset oakhill

Our September holiday started with a rush of hot air, and I’m not talking about the often-promised Indian summer. To start our trip to the Mendips we had booked a flight in a hot air balloon; what bet

DIFFICULTY MEDIUM DISTANCE 17.7KM TIME 5½ ...

■Distance: 4½ miles/7.1km ■ Time: 2½ hours ■ Grade: Easy

DIFFICULTY EASY DISTANCE 14KM TIME 5 HOURS ...

■Distance: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

■Distance: 7 miles/11.5km ■Time: 4½ hours ■Grade: Moderate