A hot air balloon was spotted flying low over rooftops in Buckinghamshire.

A giant red balloon with Virgin emblazoned on its side was seen flying low over the houses near The Rye in High Wycombe.

The balloon appeared to come from the direction of RAF Daws Hill and the M40 shortly before 8am on today June 21.

A Bucks Free Press reporter spotted the balloon as it flew over the houses to the direction of Bassetbury Lane. 

The balloon was carrying around four passengers in its basket.

Watch the video below. 

The sound of the burners could be heard all the way to the ground as the pilot let in more hot air to pick up the speed and get higher.

It was seen flying to the direction of London Road.

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Virgin offers balloon flights from more than 100 locations across the UK.

To become a balloon pilot, candidates have to pass rigorous testing first.

To get a private or commercial pilot’s licence they have to get training, join the British Balloon and Airship Club, pass a GP’s fit to fly assessment, more training, theory exams, a solo flight and final written and practical Civil Aviation Authority test.