... We had a fab day together despite getting lost and fighting against our fears!
Go ape is a great giggle for a group of friends, but not a place to mess about. The staff do give you the confidence to give it a go as they give you a very thorough safety talk and instructions.
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Make a monkey out of yourself as you trek from tree to tree, high above the forest floor, ... more
swinging from trapezes, clambering across rope bridges, walking the plank and plunging down zip slides in this award-winning high wire forest adventure course. Loincloth not included.
Make a monkey out of yourself as you trek from tree to tree, high above the forest floor, ... more
swinging from trapezes, clambering across rope bridges, walking the plank and plunging down zip slides in this award-winning high wire forest adventure course. Loincloth not included.
Advantages: A great way to do something that scared you Disadvantages: You may get lost before you get there!
8 friends and I visited go ape in June 2007. We had a fab day together despite getting lost and fighting against our fears!
Go ape is a great giggle for a group of friends, but not a place to mess about. The staff do give you the confidence to give it a go as they give you a very thorough safety talk and instructions.
The only fault was perhaps our own. We got lost, make sure you budget enough time as there are very few signs. If you ... ...that I thought I had. Go Ape lets you slowly climb up to 60ft in the trees. For those who feel like they may be too scared to swing so high in the trees, I would say don't worry you will surprise yourself, which is the best thing about a day at Go Ape.
Overall a great way to spend a day in the woods! ... more
8 friends and I visited go ape in June 2007. We had a fab day together despite getting lost and fighting against our fears! Go ape is a great giggle for a group of friends, but not a place to mess about. The staff do give you the confidence to give it a go as they give you a very thorough safety talk and instructions. The only fault was perhaps our own. We got lost, make sure you budget enough time as there are very few signs. If you are late then they will not wait around for your appointment either. I quickly overcame some of the fears that I thought I had. Go Ape lets you slowly climb up to 60ft in the trees. For those who feel like they may be too scared to swing so high in the trees, I would say don't worry you will surprise yourself, which is the best thing about a day at Go Ape. Overall a great way to spend a day in the woods!
Advantages: Fun filled family day, good laugh, lovely settings Disadvantages: Quite expensive but worth every penny.
...the left, this is one go ape is based at.
Make sure you put old clothes on that you don't mind getting dirty or ripped (this didn't happen to us though).
You sign a disclaimer and then get a 30 min safety talk on the harnesses. There is a lot to take in but you have to listen so you know how to harness up correctly wehn you are on your own. They do a small example to watch that you are doing everything correctly and then you're left to your own ... ...around the course though if you need any help.
There are zip slides (which you land on your bottom if your'e not quick enough with your feet), cargo nets, swinging bridges, rope ladders and a few other things. My husband loved it! It is high up in the trees so if you are scared of heights you may have to think about whether you want to do it or not. You must be at least 4ft 7 and not over 18 stone (I think!)
It took us about 2 and a half hours ...
pa2539 05.10.2007
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Advantages: Great fun for an older family. Unforgettable. Disadvantages: Unsuitable for children under 10 & under a certain height.
The best ever day out!
If you want to get the whole family together doing one activity, this is the perfect one!
They say to allow 3 hours to do the course in but it only takes most people about two and a half.
It gives you that huge adrenelin rush - up trees high above the floor.
If you are looking for an activity to do as a family, but have difficult teenagers, this is perfect. It also works as a teambuilding exercise - and will bring the family ... ...£20/teenager, it was well worth it.
Wear old clothes incase they get ripped/dirty, but I could have worn my new jeans as this wasn't an issue at all.
You are in charge of your own safety and ropes, and are briefed accordingly - this gives you extra freedom and independence, a huge advantage.
I would highly recommend this as it's an unforgettable experience! ...
3steps2heaven 24.06.2008
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