Forest of Dean
(Gloucestershire)
Near GloucesterMallards Pike Lake vies for our most beautiful location.
Our tree top adventure at the Forest of Dean gives you the opportunity to start living life a little more adventurously in a stunning setting. You’ll enjoy high-wires, Tarzan swings and wind-in-your-face zip wires in the great outdoors while taking in the beautiful views from the forest canopy.
Why not explore the Forest of Dean? Trust us, it’s one of the best days out in the area. You’ll enjoy spectacular views from the tree-tops but there’s also a great area to discover on foot or two wheels.
Get out and about this season
For full availability simply click 'Book Now' for exact details of Forest of Dean'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 throughout February half term - that's the 13th - 17th February.
23rd March – 30th October daily.
Closed Monday (during term time).
Weekends only throughout November.
Course stats
Check out these crazy stats for Forest of Dean!
- Number of sections 5
- Longest Zip Wire 180 metres
- Longest Crossing 18 metres
- Total Length 806 metres
- Number of Crossings 39
- Highest Point 15 metres
The Team at Forest of Dean
The Address
Go Ape! Forest of Dean
Mallards Pike Lake
Park End
Lydney, Gloucestershire
By car
Take the A48 to Blakeney and then follow the brown signs to Go Ape!
Our postcode (GL15 4HD) won't always take you to the exact location so it's best to ignore it and head to Blakeney then follow the (small) Go Ape signs to head up to the cabin. You'll need to keep your eyes peeled but this is the best way of getting to Go Ape.
Due to the rural nature of our locations, postcodes are not always accurate when using sat-nav directions. Please always cross reference with a map.
Please note that the following parking charges apply at the Forest of Dean: £3.50 all day
By train
The nearest railway station is at Lydney Station which is approximately 6½ miles from Mallards Pike Lake.
By bus
There are intermittent buses. Call Gloucester Travel Line on 01452 425 543 for more information.
Local Area
Some nearby places which may be of interest:
There's plenty of things to do in the Forest of Dean. A haven for outdoor activity lovers.
With 17 miles of cycle track at Cannop Ponds just 2 miles from Go Ape, you can explore the forest on two wheels!
If you fancy finding your way round the forest on a canoe, then you can explore River Wye.
Or how does a trip on a llama sound? You can have a go at Woolaston.
Why not head to Clearwell Caves? A great underground experience 6 miles from Go Ape.
Whatever you feel like doing after Go Ape you can make a day of it at the Forest of Dean!
Just take a look at the Visit Forest of Dean website to found out all there is to do.
Please note that the following parking charges apply at the Forest of Dean: £3.50 all day
Why not go a little crazy and head to Skydive 99? We're sure it's a lifetime experience never to be forgotten.
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.
Forest of Dean 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.
Jenna
1 December 2011 
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28 November 2011
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28 November 2011
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28 November 2011
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