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Aberfoyle

(Stirlingshire)

Near Glasgow

In short – it’s zip wire heaven.

Our first Scottish tree top adventure and what an impact it’s made. Stunning scenery of the surrounding Queen Elizabeth Forest Park gives the course a jaw-dropping backdrop. And makes for a great day out in Loch Lomund.

Oh, and let’s not forget, arguably, the course’s main attraction: Two of Britain’s longest zip wires, each stretching over 400m long, flying customers 150 feet above the ground and over a 90 foot waterfall.

A mecca for Go Ape pilgrims, thrill seekers, outdoor adventure lovers & those that just want to get out and have fun.

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Get out and about this season

For full availability simply click on our 'Book Now' function for exact details of Aberfoyle's opening hours.

Times will vary on daylight hours…some adventures even open at 08:00 in the summer for those early birds!

Below is a snapshot of when our forest doors open.

We're open from February to November, but we close our forest doors during December and January (...it gets a little chilly and we like to maintain our adventures so they're all ready to go in 2012).

Weekends in February and March

Plus we're open during February half term - that's 13th - 17th February.

23rd March – 30th October daily.

Closed Tuesday (during term time).

Weekends only throughout November.

Course stats

Check out these crazy stats for Aberfoyle!

  • Number of sections 5
  • Longest Zip Wire 426 metres
  • Longest Crossing 11.5 metres
  • Total Length 1,171 metres
  • Number of Crossings 35
  • Highest Point 40 foot


The Team at Aberfoyle

The Address

Go Ape! Aberfoyle
David Marshall Lodge
Queen Elizabeth Forest Park
Aberfoyle, Stirling
FK8 3SY

Get directions

By car

Take the A81 to Aberfoyle, at the roundabout head towards Aberfoyle and then follow the signs for Callander A821 (A84) with brown signage for Forest Park Visitor Centre. Head up this road and turn into David Marshall Lodge Car park. Then follow footpath signage to the Go Ape Cabin.

Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using satellite navigation. Please always check the route it has given you before setting off, and cross reference with a map.

Parking is £3 for the day.

By train

The nearest train station is located at Stirling.  First ScotRail operate a service from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling.

Staying Over

Need a place to crash?
Our friends below (excuse the pun) come highly recommended from the tree-tops...

The Forth Inn

Drymen Bed and Breakfast

Crianlarich Hotel

MacDonald Forest Hills Hotel - A fine four star hotel with stunning scenery and a luxury spa.

Loaninghead Holidays

You can grab a bite to eat at The Lion & Unicorn. Fine food with an amzing atmosphere.

Copleland Campsite

Local Area

Some nearby places which may be of interest:

Make a day of it, there's plenty of things to do. Why not explore the forest on a bike, or get your walking boots on. Whether you're on two wheels or two feet, this is a beautiful neck of the woods.

Parking is £3 for the day at Aberfoyle.

There's plenty of walks near Aberfoyle to enjoy.

 

Why not contact our Events Team to get your whole tribe in the trees. It can include outdoor catering, mountain bike hire and much much more. Just give us a call on 0845 643 9314.

Aberfoyle is cared for by the Forestry Commission.
From trails to sustainable timber, and concerts to conservation projects, the Forestry Commission looks after forests and woodlands, for everyone to enjoy. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk to find out more.
Rated 5 Bananas Ben 21 May 2012
Loved it. It really is a great experience. I have a great fear of heights but this has really helped me to get over that. The second time i went i wasn't hesitant at all and iv enjoyed it thoroughly. Well worth the money. The best bits by far are the big tarzan swing and the zipline leading out of the course because of how much higher it is than the one leading in.
Rated 5 Bananas Kirsten 21 May 2012
Staff were all very helpful and friendly ! Loved te zip wire in and out of the forest!!
Rated 4 Bananas Izzy 21 May 2012
Whole experience was great. Staff were very friendly even though the computer system was down slowing things up a bit.
Rated 4 Bananas Sophie 21 May 2012
Tarzan swing and zip wires easily the best bits, could have done with more scary options like the Tarzan swing, and fewer obstacle type bits eg the very boring and actually quite uncomortable bit where you go through the wooden pipe.
Rated 5 Bananas Summers, 21 May 2012
Really enjoyed the whole day especially the big Tarzan swing
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18 years +
 £30
BABOONS
10 - 17 years
Over 1.4m £20
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