Year of Adventure: Paragliding in Mid-Wales

You don't need me to tell you that Wales is home to some incredible scenery; but there is one view that although hard to come by, is surely one of the most impressive ways to see Wales.

Paragliding relies on a perfect mix of conditions.

Light winds and specific cloud cover, as well as big hills and open spaces.

Steve Griffiths runs a paragliding centre near Aberystwyth.

The sport has taken him all around the world, but believes Wales has some incredible locations for flying...

We travelled inland from Aberystwyth in search of those perfect conditions and found them about 10 miles away.

One kitted up, it was time for a safety briefing and demo, before inevitably, stepping off the mountain.

With the wind rushing through our glider, we hugged the side of the mountain, building height to get up and over the top.

The rolling landscape below a just reward, for this adrenalin fuelled aerial adventure.