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 twelve 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, 2006, 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’ 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.

The growing tribe…

• Leeds Castle, Kent
  
• Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire
  
• Haldon Forest Park, Devon
  
• Whinlatter, Cumbria

2008 Opening Times

• For February Half Term opening times, please check with specific Go Ape location for course specific dates.


• , March 14 - October 31 inclusive.


• Plus weekends throughout November


• December & January closed

Prices

Restrictions

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

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