Treetop Challenge
Our most popular high ropes course with epic zip lines. Adventurers need to be aged 10 and 1.4m tall.
- 1-3 hours
- From £34
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Forest of Dean Beechenhurst
Sandwiched between the River Severn and the River Wye you’ll find Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean. This peaceful location is home to our Forest of Dean Treetop Adventure course so bring the whole family for some giggles and fun on our high ropes course. With great views and lots of other opportunities to keep you busy this location is ideal for making special memories with younger age groups.
What you'll find here
Treetop Adventure designed for mini explorers over 1m tall and families looking for high ropes adventure.
Treetop Adventure Plus a step up from Treetop Adventure, perfect for those who have already gained confidence on the classic course or slightly older thrill-seekers (6+years).
Just 10 minutes down the road at our sister site Forest of Dean Mallards Pike you'll find Treetop Challenge and Forest Segways.
go ape adventures at forest of dean beechenhurst
Birthday Parties
Treat them to an adventure-filled birthday party.
FOREST OF DEAN, BEECHENHURST
At Forest of Dean you will find our Adventure, Challenge and Segway activities, these are split over two sites which are 10 minutes apart. Forest of Dean Beechenhurst is home to Treetop Adventure while Forest of Dean Mallards Pike offers Treetop Challenge and Segway.
The ancient Forest of Dean is one of the few remaining royal forests in England. It’s mystical, magical settings were inspiration for the Tolkien book so you can expect something special as you explore from your Treetop Adventure vantage point.
This is a forest designed for family fun - you’ll need a day to discover all it has to offer. Walk, run or cycle – there are routes for all eventualities.
Discover the famous Sculpture trail which is a four mile long walk, featuring sculptures created by artists to interpret the Forest environment and the history of this very unusual landscape.
Head to Beechenhurst Lodge Visitor Centre once you’ve worked up an appetite.
There’s a café, children’s play area and a climbing tower.
If you’re still up for more exploring once you've left the site at Beechenhurst there’s a secret world beneath the forest at Clearwell Caves.
With nine show caverns there plenty of exciting things to discover.
You can also sit back and relax as you enjoy a steam train ride through the forest on the Dean Forest Railway.
Location Overview
Know Before You Go
- Wear sensible clothes for adventure.
- Footwear must be sturdy and suitable for the outdoors. No sandals, slip off shoes, open toes or heels.
- Gloves are a good idea. Either bring a pair or you can buy them at the cabin on the day.
Make A Day of It
- Head into the wider forest and discover the activities and hidden objects inside the local three giant maize mazes.
- Jump abroad a steam train and unwind on the Dean Forest Railway.
- Head over to Puzzlewood, the enchanting, ancient woodland.
Stay Nearby with Forest Holidays
Just a few minutes drive from Go Ape at Mallards Pike and Beechenhurst, you’ll uncover Forest Holidays and it’s 120 cosy cabins. Surround yourself in a maze of forest walks, trails and meadow, and enjoy the timeless landscape of woodlands, rivers, hills and valleys.
With underfloor heating, log burners, incredible views and even your own outdoor hot tub, this is Forest Holiday is one you aren't likely to forget.
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