My husband saw this on the tv and said he'd like to do it so I thought while we were going to the lakes we could have an adventure! It cost £25 per adult but there are various websites that will give you 10% off or buy one get one free so have a look around before booking. The website told you the postcode to put into the aa to get directions. These weren't the best. There is a grizedale forest entrance on the right but this isn't the correct one. Carry on about 20 m up the road and there is an entrance to 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 devices to complete the course. There are instructors dotted 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 from start to finish, we weren't that slow nor were we that fast so allow a couple of hours for the activity. It was definately an experience, one my husband would love to repeat. It would be great for all those adventure seeking children and big kids! Even I completed it and I'm usually a scaredy cat. If you need any further info, see website www.goape.co.uk. Forgot to mention, if some of your group don't want to take part they can walk around under the course and follow the people who are doing it. Well recommended for a family day out!
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I've never heard of this place. You've managed to cram lots of information in, but I found it all hurtled to me at breakneck speed, whereas a slightly clearer structure would have helped me follow the review better. Thanks anyway. Adam
ldvda 05.10.2007 16:22
I have heard about this place and thinking of getting tickets for my boyfrind for christmas. I am glad you enjoyed yourself and I think I will get him tickets V x x
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.
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