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Zip Wire

our zip wire spans virtually the full length of the main field… participants start by climbing a huge pole at the far end of the site and, once clipped in, fly along the wire to the high ropes at the other end of the field… once your run ends you’ll free-fall abseil down to the ground!

what you need to know…

  • up to 12 participants per group
  • one group of 12 participants will require two hours to complete this activity
  • the minimum age limit for this activity is 10 years of age
  • the maximum weight limit for this activity is 19 stone (266lbs/120kg)
  • the minimum waist size for this activity is 40cm (16in)
  • the maximum waist size for this activity is 125cm (49in)

important points to note…

  • pre-booking is essential – BOOK NOW and we’ll make all the arrangements for you… we usually need fourteen days notice for instructor-led activity sessions
  • the Zip Wire is not lit so activity sessions can only take place during daylight hours
  • this activity can operate in most weather conditions – if it’s not safe to proceed your instructor will cancel the session – if this happens we can either reschedule your activity or offer you a full refund, whichever you prefer
  • all equipment is provided
  • participants should be wearing sensible footwear (no flip-flops, high heels or open-toed footwear), old outdoor activity clothing suitable for the weather conditions – shorts can be worn but not too short… no skirts or dresses!
  • this activity requires a qualified instructor – our instructors will have a site specific qualification or higher, assessed by an ERCA qualified assessor – if you’d like to use our high ropes activities with your own qualification you’ll need to hold an ERCA instructor qualification
  • you must provide at least one adult to supervise each activity group – you remain responsible for the supervision and pastoral care of your group at all times
  • you must tell the instructor if any member of your group has any special needs or requirements relevant to this activity
  • you must complete your own risk assessment prior to taking part in this activity taking the age, experience and individual needs of your group in to consideration – copies of our risk assessments are available on request
  • adults taking part in this activity must complete an acceptance of risk form