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Bracknell, Swinley Forest

(Berkshire)

Near Bracknell

An oasis of adventure in the middle of the home counties.

Come and enjoy the classic and original Go Ape experience at Bracknell. We’ll brief you for safety before you fly down our zip-wires, leap off our Tarzan Swing and tackle our obstacles whilst enjoying some seriously beautiful scenery. Get out, have some fun, and enjoy the views from the forest canopy.

A beautiful forest. This is your ticket to outdoor adventure away from the city, plus there’s something for all the family to enjoy at The Look Out, making it a great day out.

And don’t forget the adventure does not need to stop there. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our latest forest adventure with Go Ape! Forest Segway – an epic experience with a down to earth twist.

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Get out and about this season

For full availability simply 'check availability' for exact details of Bracknell'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.

 

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.

We look forward to seeing you!

Course stats

Check out these crazy stats for Bracknell, Swinley Forest!

  • Number of sections 5
  • Longest Zip Wire 160 metres
  • Longest Crossing 12 metres
  • Total Length 704 metres
  • Number of Crossings 35
  • Highest Point 13 metres

The Team at Bracknell

The Address

Go Ape! Bracknell
The Look Out
Nine Mile Ride
Bracknell, Berkshire
RG12 7QW (Sometimes this postcode will send you to the wrong location - we think it's best that you follow our directions below. Trust us, it's pretty easy.

On Sat Nav #357 is the closest (4 miles away). Please check location on Google Maps. You can select longitude/Latitude for accurate Sat-Nav directions: Type in our co-ordinates: N 51.388, W 0.74.

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By car

From the North, come off the M4 at junction 10 and continue on the bit of motorway on the A329. Take the A322 through Bracknell, Easthampstead. Follow the brown tourist attraction signs for The Look Out Discovery Centre. We're opposite Coral Reef.

From the South, come off the M3 at junction 3, take the A322 in the direction of Bracknell. Follow the brown tourist attraction signs for The Look Out Discovery Centre. We're opposite Coral Reef.

Just make sure you head to  The Look Out and you'll find Go Ape!

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.

By train

A direct service operates from London Waterloo to Bracknell, operated by Southwest Trains.

By bus

Bracknell bus station is located opposite the train station. First Beeline Buses operate 2 services (158 and 159) every 20 minutes from the bus station which stops outside a Sainsbury store close to The Look Out Centre.

Please mention your intended destination to the bus driver and you will be dropped off near a sign-posted walkway to the Centre. It is around a 15 minute walk from the bus stop to The Look Out.

Staying Over

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

Holiday Inn, Reading - M4 Jct 10 - The new AA Merit 4 Star hotel is located in Winnersh Triangle, within close proximity of the M4, Reading, Bracknell and well placed for London. The hotel is situated just a 10 – 15 minute drive to Go Ape. Whilst staying at the hotel enjoy Luxurious spacious bedrooms, complimentary underground parking, Stylish Caprice Restaurant and Terrace, Monty’s Lounge and Bar with Resident Pianist and extensive Fitness and Spa including 19m indoor Pool with Sun Loungers, Sauna and Steam pool with essence dosing, Gym with latest life Fitness equipment and full range of Dermalogica spa treatments. (With many spa packages available for the perfect Hen party).

The Waterloo Hotel

Youth Hostel Streatley

Brook Waterloo Hotel - Crowthorne Bracknell

The Holiday Inn Maidenhead/Windsor offers fully air conditioned bedrooms, a restaurant, 24-hour bar, lounge, Spirit Health Club and free parking. Perfectly suited for leisure breaks the hotel hosts state of the art in-room entertainment systems, a swimming pool, spa, sauna, steam room, gymnasium and is conveniently located at Junction 8/9 of the M4, it is just a short drive to Go Ape!

Local Area

Some nearby places which may be of interest:

There's plenty of things to do at Bracknell Forest:

Get off the beaten track and enjoy an epic adventure with Go Ape! Forest Segway.

Or why not get on a bike and explore on two wheels with Wellington Trek Bike Hire.

The Look Out Discovery Centre offers a fantastic day out. There are over 90 hands-on science and nature activities, fun for all the family. Come and leave your shadow on the wall, launch the hydrogen rocket, dam up a stream or put a body back together, plus much more! The Look Out also has a coffee shop, gift shop with great pocket money items, a free adventure play area, and 1,000 hectares of Swinley Forest. "Like" us at facebook for offers and up to date information - Look Out Facebook
For more information, please go to Look Out
Open daily 10am - 5pm, closed 24th-26th December.
Rated 4 Bananas Louise 16 May 2012
It was a brilliant experience - terrifying at times, but I really enjoyed all of it! I was shaking for about a half hour after the end! I really enjoyed the zip lines best, although the biggest thrill was the second Tarzan rope - I don't know if I could ever do it from a higher platform though!
Rated 5 Bananas Birkin, 15 May 2012
Zip wires and Tarzan swings were the groups favourites.
Rated 4 Bananas Heidi 15 May 2012
I did not do the course myself but booked on behalf of 6 kids and 3 adults, aged 10-76, all of whom gave me excellent feedback and contributed to the above ratings. They had a fabulous day and were very impressed with and complementary about the staff - the level of attention and focus on safety.
Rated 3 Bananas Susie 15 May 2012
Very fun day and great experience. Bring all the family together.
Rated 4 Bananas Julien 15 May 2012
The whole thing was great!
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18 years +
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10 - 17 years
Over 1.4m £20
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