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GLAEMA

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft offers premier views of the United Kingdom's most iconic natural landscapes, including the Lake District and the rugged western coastline.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Clyde Estuary

Dramatic views of the Firth of Clyde and the distant peaks of the Isle of Arran during the initial climb.

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Solway Firth

The expansive tidal flats and estuarine beauty marking the border between Scotland and England.

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Lake District National Park

Unmatched views of Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, surrounded by the Cumbrian fells.

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Blackpool Tower

On clear days, the iconic tower and the Fylde coast are visible to the west.

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Peak District

The rugged plateaus of the Dark Peak and the Mam Tor ridge as the aircraft maneuvers for landing.

This is the superior side for landscape photography. Keep your camera ready roughly 15-20 minutes into the flight for the Lake District. Morning flights offer the best illumination for the western fells and coastal features.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Glasgow Cityscape

Aerial view of the River Clyde, the SEC Armadillo, and the historic grid system of the city center shortly after takeoff.

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Southern Uplands

Rolling green hills and moorlands of the Scottish Borders as the flight heads south.

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North Pennines

Views of the 'backbone of England' with its high moorlands and deep valleys.

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Yorkshire Dales

The distinctive limestone pavements and patchwork fields of Northern Yorkshire.

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Derby and Nottingham

The urban sprawl of the East Midlands becomes visible during the final descent into EMA.

Sit on the left for better views of the Scottish Borders and the North Pennines. This side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the setting sun over the Irish Sea.

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Route Information

Distance: 393 km (244 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 39 min

Departure: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)

Arrival: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)

Route Type: Domestic

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