Go Ape! Award Winning High Wire Forest Adventure

       

Established 2002, some five and a half years on, Go Ape High Wire Forest Adventure courses are now located in twenty one forests across the UK. Stretching from the south coast to Scottish Highlands, the young company has plans to open 40 courses by 2010. Nominated for Entrepreneur of the Year at The National Business Awards, 2008, Tristram Mayhew, Chief Gorilla says. "Creating adventures: encouraging others to live life more adventurously is the ethos behind Go Ape. It's very much about introducing people, young and old, to the forest and being able to explore the forest from a different perspective."

Each of the Go Ape courses is split into 5 or 6 separate zones. Up in the canopy, there is an assortment of spectacular rope bridges and Tarzan swings. An exhilarating zip slide bringing you back down to the forest floor at the end of every section. Set against the stunning forest backdrop this unique family activity provides approximately three hours of adrenalin-fuelled fun and adventure.

Go Ape Locations

1. Poole's Cavern, Buxton, Derbyshire

   Buxton is a spa town at the heart of the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. Buxton has been a popular holiday resort for centuries and blessed with stunning scenery.

2. Bedgebury Forest, Kent

   Bedgebury is located in Kent and is incredibly popular with people of all ages. Walkers, runners and cyclists all enjoy this tranquil forest and kids of all abilities can spend time having fun in the adventure play area. Bedgebury's National Pinetum allows for scenic views throughout the whole year.

3. Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire

   Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park. The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a "Rigg and Dale" landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau. Enjoy great walks around Staindale Lake and Haygate with views over the valley. A network of forest roads including the 9-mile Dalby Forest Drive provides access to this outstanding landscape. Dalby is very much a forest worth visiting.

4. Alice Holt Woodland Park, Surrey

   Go Ape is set within the ancient forest of Alice Holt, famous for its oak trees which once supplied timber for navy ships. Recently Alice Holt oak has been used to build a replica of Shakespeare's Globe theatre in London. Whether you have come to walk, cycle, picnic, or see the wildlife, there is something at Alice Holt for everyone who loves the countryside.

5. David Marshall Lodge, Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, nr Aberfoyle, Stirling

   Go Ape Aberfoyle opened on the 26^thMay 2007 and is situated in southeast Perthshire on the upper reaches of the River Forth. It is a key centre in both The Trossachs and the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park and as such has become a tourism centre. Go Ape in Aberfoyle has the UK's longest zip slide, 426m, that flies above a 90ft waterfall!

6. Delamere Forest, Cheshire

   The course in Delamere has the second longest zip wire of any Go Ape site, stretching 200m. The facility is located adjacent to the Linmere Bridge with views of Blakemere Lake.

7. Grizedale Forest, Cumbria

   Newest obstacles are the Parrot Ladder and the Victoria Falls Crossing. Grizedale is a stunning location particularly great for families - take in the wash of bluebells in June!

8. Moors Valley Country Park, Dorset, Hampshire

   A challenging trail with some 35 hanging bridges, scramble nets and zip wires at heights of up to 30 feet off the forest floor. Enjoy the meadows, small woodlands and Crane Lake. An adventure play area is perfect for younger children and a special castle and sand area ideal for toddlers. Witness the picturesque Moors Lake or take a ride on the narrow-gauge steam railway - the perfect end to a Go Ape day out.

9. 9. Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Nottinghamshire

   Set within Sherwood Pines Forest Park, changes for 2006 include an expanded course of seven sites. New additions include Stepping Stones, a new Balance Beam and a great new cabin. Sherwood is famed as the only Go Ape location in the UK with treetop-to-treetop zip wires! Set deep in the heart of the Nottinghamshire countryside, Sherwood Forest boasts beautiful woodland and is probably the most famous forest in the world. The forest is a great place to walk, cycle, or horse ride (Keep your eyes open for the merry men!)

10. Thetford Forest, Suffolk

    Newest obstacles are the Tank Trap crossing and Turtle Crossing, the first of their kind to be developed on any Go Ape course. Two sites have been merged to form a new supersite now compromising of 16 obstacles. All zip wires have been extended by 50%.

11. Swinley Forest, Bracknell, Berkshire

    Set in Swinley Forest, Bracknell, a great place to let off steam in the great outdoors. Take in a variety of plants and animals and explore a fabulous science discovery centre and free adventure play area. Popular for mountain biking and a hit with corporate teams.

12. Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire

    Set in one of the most distinctive forest settings in Britain with a seductive charm all of its own, this new Go Ape adventure course is one of the most exciting of the seven sites around the UK. The circuit boasts crisscrossing zip wires in a forest that covers some 35 square miles with picturesque views of the lakes.

13. Cannock Forest, Staffordshire

    A short drive from Birmingham, Cannock Forest sits on Cannock Chase, the smallest area of outstanding natural beauty on mainland Britain.

14. Haldon Forest Park, Devon

    Go Ape's first foray in the South West! Just 15 minutes from Exeter, Go Ape at Haldon and experience two incredible Zip slides flying you from hilltop to hilltop!

15. Leeds Castle, Kent

    Take to the trees and speed down zip slides high above the Kentish hilltops. Featuring zip slides up to 100 feet above the forest floor and 250 metres in length adrenalin is guaranteed! Take in the stunning views of Leeds Castle and its grounds - representing over 900 years of history, beauty and change. For a great day out in Kent, make a day of it by Going Ape and exploring the castle.

16. Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire

    Set high up on the crest of the Chiltern Hills; enjoy the spectacular views and wild landscape across Aylesbury Vale from high up in the trees. Jon & Amy run a great café in the woods; pop in and indulge in one of their homemade cakes.

17. Whinlatter Forest Park, Cumbria

    Set in the North of the picturesque Lake District; the home of outdoor adventure. Whinlatter will be our highest course above sea level, (rising to 790 metres), making it a real high altitude experience. Soak up the spectacular views across the Lake District and into Scotland.

18. Margam Country Park, South Wales

    In the springtime we'll be opening our very first Welsh course, located in Margam Country Park (near Port Talbot), which boasts splendid landscapes and the largest deer herd in Wales.

19. Rivington, Lancashire

    With its rugged hills, picturesque reservoirs and woodland Rivington is hailed as Chorley's mini Lake District... the perfect location for our latest Go Ape course. The course is currently being built and will open in the springtime.

20. Woburn Safari Park, Bedfordshire

    In March 2009 we're opening a brand new course at Woburn Safari Park... we can't wait! So why not join us, and combine the excitement and thrill of Go Ape with the fun of Britain's largest drive through and Foot Safari...

21. Wyre Forest, Worcestershire

    March 2009 will see the opening of our brand new course at Wyre Forest, home to some of the most ecologically significant woodlands in England. So why not Go Ape in one of Britain's largest remaining ancient woodlands...

The growing tribe

• Go Ape! Pembrey

  Pembrey Country Park, Pembrey, Carmarthshire, SA16 0EJ

• Go Ape! Coed-Y-Brenin

  Coed-Y-Brenin, Dolgellau, Gwyrew, Wales, LL40 2HZ

• Go Ape! Beecraigs

  Beecraigs Country Park, The Park Centre, Nr. Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6PL

• Go Ape! Black Park

  Black Park Country Park, Black Park Road, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, SL3 6DS

2010 Opening Times

• Saturday 13th February to Sunday 21st February (Closed Tuesday February 16th) at existing courses only.
• Weekends only from 27th February – 21st March
• Daily 26th March – 30th September (closed Tuesdays during Term Time)
• Weekends only throughout November.

Prices

Restrictions

Minimum age 10 years, minimum height 1.4m (4ft 7in) and maximum weight of 20.5 stone. Under 18yr olds must be supervised by a participating adult. One participating adult can supervise EITHER two under 18 year olds (where one or both children are 10-15 years old) OR up to five 16-17 year olds.

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