Go Ape, the UK’s top forest adventure

Go Ape, the UK’s top forest adventure

Our guests can even save 10% on their adventure

Forest Holidays

Go Ape. Everyone has the Go Ape spirit waiting to be unleashed!

Go Ape promise a day out for the whole tribe packed full of adventure. Whether staying with family or friends, there’s an activity for everyone. It's the ideal active escape in the great outdoors.

Fly down zip wires, leap off Tarzan Swings and tackle crossings whilst enjoying some of Britain’s most breath-taking scenery.

As a Forest Holidays guest, you save 10% on your Go Ape adventure. Once you've booked your break with us, look out for emails from us about activities and offers - it includes your unique discount code to book directly with Go Ape.

Need a hand? Call 03330 110 495 to chat with our friendly holiday advisors.

Discover Go Ape near 10 of our forest locations

Find out where below and get ready to find your Forest Feeling.

  • Glentress Forest

    Glentress Forest

    Go Ape Glentress Forest, Peebles

    Tucked away in the picturesque Glentress Forest, this hidden gem boasts an adrenaline-filled activity set against some of Scotland's most stunning scenery.

    Go Ape Glentress

    Blackwood Forest

    Blackwood Forest

    Go Ape Bracknell
    45 minute drive away

    Ready for a magnificent day out in this Crown Estate Forest? With five splendid adventures, the most difficult decision to make will be where to begin!

    Go Ape Bracknell

    Cropton & Keldy

    Cropton & Keldy

    Go Ape Dalby Forest
    30 - 45 minute drive away

    Calling all adventurers! This thrilling high rope experience is set in Yorkshire’s fierce and stunning terrain. Explore it through the trees, or by trail on a Segway adventure.

    Go Ape Dalby Forest

    Deerpark

    Deerpark

    Go Ape Haldon
    1hr 30 minute drive away

    Nestled in 3,500 acres of woodland and with Dartmoor as a backdrop, Go Ape Haldon is home to all sorts of high wire thrills! Clip on and clamber through the treetops with your whole tribe.

    Go Ape Haldon

    Delamere Forest

    Delamere Forest

    Go Ape Delamere
    Short 10 minute drive away

    Go Ape Delamere offers a stunning setting for your next family day out. With four forest high rope and ground based adventures suitable for all ages, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

     Go Ape Delamere

  • Forest of Dean

    Forest of Dean

    Go Ape Beechenhurst
    Short 10 minute drive away

    Uniquely separated into two different locations, Go Ape Forest of Dean offers four different adventures for little monkeys and more experienced thrill seekers.

    Go Ape Beechenhurst

    Garwnant, Brecon Beacons

    Garwnant, Brecon Beacons

    Go Ape Margam
    50 minute drive away

    The only Go Ape in Wales and it’s a spectacular one! Get ready to take a leap of faith on one of the UK’s biggest Tarzan Swings. It will have you free falling for a massive six metres!

    Go Ape Margam

    Sherwood Forest

    Sherwood Forest

    Go Ape Sherwood
    Short walk from the cabins

    Located in the heart of Robin Hood Country, packs a punch with five unique forest adventures to get stuck into.

    Go Ape Sherwood

    Strathyre

    Strathyre

    Go Ape Aberfoyle
    30 minute drive away

    Mountains, moorland, valleys, highlands, rivers and lochs - you’ll see it all as your clamber through the tree tops at Go Ape Aberfoyle. Buckle up for an extreme, zip-filled adventure!

    Go Ape Aberfoyle

    Thorpe Forest

    Thorpe Forest

    Go Ape Thetford
    Short 10 minute drive away

    This is where the Go Ape story first began back in 2002 and continues to evolve with six adrenaline-filled forest adventures.

    Go Ape Thetford

 

 

Discover Go Ape adventures

Find our which high ropes activity is suitable for you

  • Treetop Adventure

    Treetop Adventure

    Great for all children but especially younger ones. Tackle tree to tree crossings on 2-3 different loops with a zip wire to bring you back down onto the forest floor.

    • Min height 1m
    • Max weight 20.5 stone/130kg
    • 1 adult can supervise 2 under 6 years or up to 8 children aged 6-15 years.

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  • Treetop Adventure Plus

    Treetop Adventure Plus

    Get ready and raring for more height, speed and wobble! Once you’ve mastered the Treetop Adventure course, take on an extra loop of fun with Treetop Adventure Plus!

    • Min height 1.2m
    • Max weight 20.5 stone/130kg
    • 1 adult can supervise up to 8 children aged 6-15 years.

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  • Treetop Challenge

    Treetop Challenge

    Exhilarating fun in the trees with crossings, Tarzan Swings and epic zip wires across five different sites that progress in difficulty.

    • Min height 1.4
    • Min age 10 years. 
    • Max weight 20.5 stone/130kg
    • 1 adult can supervise 2 children under 16 years.

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  • Forest Segways

    Forest Segways

    Head out into the forest on heavy duty all-terrain Go Ape Segway experiences. Perfect for adults and older kids.

    • Min weight 7 stone/45kg
    • Max weight 18.4 stone/117kg
    • 1 adult can supervise up to 3 children under 16 years.

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  • Nets Adventure

    Nets Adventure

    The ultimate adventure playground with sprinkles of some Go Ape magic. Tree houses, netted walkways, bouncy nets full of inflatable balls ALL 30 feet above the forest floor. Open at Black Park, Moors Valley, Sherwood Pines.

    • Max weight 20.5 stone/130kg
    • Minimum age 1 year and can walk unaided
    • 1 adult can supervise 2 children under 6 years or up to 5 children aged 6-15 years.

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  • Treetop Challenge Plus

    Treetop Challenge Plus

    Push your limits further than ever with Go Ape's newest and most demanding high ropes adventure, Challenge Plus.  This new activity is a dialled-up version of Treetop Challenge that will test your mental grit and physical boundaries.

    • Min height 1.4m
    • Min age 16 years
    • Max weight 20.5 stone/130kg

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Frequently asked questions

Aberfoyle

How much is car parking? Parking is £3 per hour or £5 all day. 

What else is there to do in Aberfoyle? There’s loads more to do after your Go Ape Aberfoyle adventure! Explore miles of waymarked forest trails or hike up the nearby mountain, Ben A’an, for spectacular highland views.

There's a natural play area for the kids along the waterfall trail, with lots of interactive play features as well as a squirrel hide where you can sit and watch the Red Squirrels and, even, some Pine Martins.

Bracknell

How much is car parking? Parking is £3.10 for 4 hours or £6.20 for all day. The car park is open daily from 7am until 6pm.

What else is there to do in Swinley Forest? Swinley Forest has loads of other outdoor activities for after your Go Ape adventure! Hire a bike from Swinley Bike Hub, explore The Look Out or there are three fantastic play areas.

Dalby

Where is the Go Ape cabin?
Peak charges (March to October)
Until 4pm £10.00
After 4pm £5.00

Off peak charges (November to February)
All day £5.00

What else is there to do in Dalby Forest? There’s loads more to in Dalby Forest after your Go Ape adventure! Hire a bike or choose from more than 10 walking trails (including easy access paths) to explore 8,500 acres of breath-taking views. There are 2 play area, an activity centre and a café to refuel.

Delamere

Where is the Go Ape Delamere cabin? The cabin is a 7-minute walk from the Forestry England car park.

Are there toilets at Go Ape Delamere? The toilets are located at the Delamere Forest Visitor Centre.

How far is Go Ape from Forest Holidays? The cabin and Go Ape course are a 40-minute walk/12-minute cycle from the Delamere Forest Holidays location.

How to book an adventure at Go Ape Delamere with the Forest Holidays Discount? The Forest Holidays discount is only available through prebooking on the Forest Holidays website.

Please double check you have booked your Segway adventure with Go Ape Delamere and not an alternative venue to claim the Forest Holidays Go Ape discount.

Beechenhurst

Are there two Go Apes in the Forest of Dean? Yes there are.
Our Beechenhurst site has Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus. It suits young families, teens and less confident adults. At Mallards Pike we have Tree Top Challenge which is suited to adults and older more confident families.

Can adult only groups and older families do Treetop Adventure or Treetop Adventure plus at Beechenhurst? Yes, they can do Treetop Adventure at Beechenhurst. However, adults and older family groups may feel more stretched if they book the Treetop Challenge at Mallards Pike.

Haldon

How much is car parking?
Charges at peak times (weekends, school holidays, bank holidays)
Up to 2 hours £4.00
Up to 4 hours £6.00
All day £8.00

Charges at off-peak times (weekdays in term time only)
Up to 2 hours £3.00
Up to 4 hours £4.00
All day £6.0

What else is there to do in Haldon Forest Park? There’s loads more to do after your Go Ape Haldon adventure! Take your pick from four walking trails and five high-adrenaline cycling trails. Bike hire is available at the site. There’s a children’s play area and lots of trails for children, including The Discovery Trail which has lots of fun features, regular resting points and the promise of stunning views along the Jurassic Coast.

Sherwood

How much is car parking?
Up to 1 hour - £3.00
Up to 2 hours - £5.00
All day - £8.00

What else is there to do in Haldon Forest Park? There’s loads more to do after your Go Ape Sherwood adventure! Take a look at the Sherwood Pines Trenches which brings the Great War experience to life. Hire bikes and explore one of the cycle routes - they suit all abilities. Or you can go orienteering with the Zogg trail and even bring a picnic for some al fresco dining.

Thetford

How much is car parking?
Early bird exit before 11am - £4.00
Up to 1 hour - £3.00
Up to 2 hours - £6.00
Up to 3 hours - £9.00
Up to 4 hours - £12.00
All day - £15.00

What else is there to do in Haldon Forest Park? There’s loads more to do after your Go Ape Thetford adventure! Hire some bikes and head out on one of the cycle trails. Put the families map reading skills to test on the Gruffalo Orienteering trail. Bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat at the café.

Margam Country Park

Where is the Go Ape cabin? Follow the path from the car park, past the castle to find the Go Ape cabin just by the miniature train.

How much is car parking? Entry to the park is free, parking is £6.80 for the full day.

What else is there to do in Margam Park? Margam Country Park is steeped in history, wildlife and natural beauty so there’s plenty to do after your Go Ape adventure! One of the largest deer herds in Britain roams freely across 500 acres of parkland, there’s a castle, orangery gardens, farm trail, fishing lake and much more. There are also loads of events, including music festivals, craft days and outdoor film screenings throughout the year.