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GoApe

GoApe at GrizedaleGo Ape! is an award winning high wire forest adventure course of extreme rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides. Go Ape! and trek from tree to tree in the forest canopy. Two plus hours of adrenalin-fuelled fun, laughter and adventure at heights of up to 60 feet above the forest floor, all located within the beautiful surroundings of Grizedale Forest Park. Go on, swing by and catch some tree time.

Go Ape! is a robust aerial assault course and a degree of fitness and strength is required. Each participant recevies comprehensive safety instruction from a trained safety instructor before starting the course.

Go Ape! opening times 2009:

  • Open Fri. 27th March - Sun. 1st November (closed Tues. during Term Time)
  • Open weekends throughout November. December weekends tbc. 
  • Open 0900-1700 daily for bookings every 30 minutes.
  • Please note: Opening times vary dependant upon daylight hours. Please check the Go Ape booking system for availability.
  • During busier periods, sites open at 0830 with the last booking at 1800.

    Entry costs £25 for Gorillas (18yrs+) and £20 for Baboons (10-17yrs).  Discounts are available for schools please see the website. Restrictions apply: minimum age 10yrs, mimimum height 1m 40cm (4ft 7ins), maximum weight 130kg (20.5 stone) No younger, no shorter! A participating adult must accompany under 18yr olds. One adult can superivse  either two children (where one or both of them is under 16 years old) or up to five 16 - 17 year olds. It is important that you arrive on time as there is no guarantee that the following time slot will be available if you arrive late.

    Pre-Booking is essential. Book online or call the booking and information hotline on 0845 643 9086 (debit/credit card). A £1 booking fee will be charged on all telephone bookings.

    GoApe Grizedale Statistics

    >> Highest Platform -  18m 60 feet  
    >> Longest Zip Line - 130m 426 feet
    >> Most technical - The Stirrups
    >> Voted most fun - The Tarzan Swing
    >> Oldest Participant (so far) - Aged 79