High Ropes & Zip Lining

Ziplining (also known as zip wire or Tyrolean high line) is you zipping along a cable that has been attached between two points above the ground. Sometimes you're in a standing position, on other zip wires you're sort of lying tummy down in a harness or cradle. However you're attached to the line, the end result is the same - you'll be sliding down it very fast!

High ropes are modules that have been built at various heights above the ground either attached to trees or on purpose-built poles. It's a bit like an aerial obstacle course and you'll work your way around the course stepping along plank bridges, riding zip lines, climbing and jumping as you go.

High ropes adventures are a series of challenges and obstacles that often include short zip wires. Our individual zip wire/lining experiences are generally for longer, more extreme zip wires that can be as high as 10m or more off the ground and nearly 200m long for full adrenaline thrills!

All zip liners and high rope participants will have a full safety briefing before starting off. All the safety gear is provided and explained to you. All the lines, cables, harnesses and installations are regularly checked by certified technicians to meet all current safety standards.

You will be attached by your harness and carabiner to the safety ropes at all times. If you do slip, the safety mechanism will ensure you're locked into position and you will most likely be able to climb back up and carry on. If you're struggling to clamber back up, one of the ground crew will assist to get you going again.

High ropes and zip lines are not suitable if you are or think you might be pregnant.

All the centres we work with have a whole team of instructors who are not only very good at explaining things clearly, they also have bags of patience and are very good at encouraging you, without forcing you too far out of your comfort zone. It's also completely normal that you'll be feeling a bit nervous or scared before you start off - that's all part of the thrill!

You'll be kitted out with a harness that goes around your waist and thighs, a helmet, carabiners and lanyards (short lengths of ropes). You'll be attached to a top wire and a belay wire too. Attaching and detaching yourself from each module will be explained to you. For zip wire experiences, a technician will be with you at the start point and the finish point to assist

Yes. Most centres have more than one course. You can start with the route that's around one metre off the ground and then go higher as confidence grows.

Routes usually start around 1m off the ground. Typically, medium level courses are 5-6m high and the most difficult routes can be 7-10m above you!