Rebecca Jayne, I really hope you don't think I was trying to be discouraging. Very much the opposite! One of the things I would love to do once I pass my test is be able to come up to Cumbria in a plane. I lived for many years in Manchester, and spent as many weekends as I could around the Lake District, as it is truly beautiful.
I realised when I did a trial lesson that the nearest feeling to flying was when I had been standing on top of a mountain in the Lakes, looking down at the world around me.
One of my biggest frustrations when I moved back to London was missing all that. I'm sure its worth it, just wish it wasn't like that for you.
Good luck with the lessons!