Top Tips for Go Ape Tree Top Junior
Before your Go Ape Tree Top Junior adventure, you need to have a good read of the following information and advice. And make sure your tribe gets to grips with it too. Saves any unexpected blips on the day.
Arriving on time
We don’t like to clock-watch at Go Ape, but it’s vital you get here on time for the start of your session. If you arrive late and miss your session, or cancel on the day, we’ll still charge you full price. Arriving on time means no one gets stressed out or disappointed. Factor in extra time for driving through the forest, parking and rocking up at the cabin, especially on busy days when you’re more likely to get stuck in traffic.
Wearing the right gear
Go Ape is an outdoor activity so come in clothes you don’t mind getting grubby. And dress for the weather, even if that means sticking a finger in the air and expecting the worst. An absolute no-no is open-toed or slip-on footwear. We recommend ankle-supporting boots. Some people like to wear gloves, especially if it’s cold. You can buy these at the cabin if you forget. Long hair has to be tied back, waists covered and body piercings removed or taped over.
Up in the Trees
1. Listen to the instructors – they’re wearing white helmets.
2. Your harness and helmet are there to keep you safe! Don’t play around with them.
3. Act like a monkey!
Getting fed and watered
You can get a light snack at Moors Valley visitor centre and High Lodge, Thetford Forest. Feel free to bring a picnic to Go Ape – most sites have outdoor tables and seating.
Preparing for the worst
We do everything we can to avoid it, but sometimes Go Ape courses have to close at short notice because of bad weather (lightning, high winds, snow or ice), which makes the courses unsafe. If this happens we’ll try and contact you, which is why we ask for your mobile phone number when you book. If we haven’t had a chance to inform you of a closure before you arrive, the course manager will update you on likely re-opening times.
Finding us and parking the car
Moors Valley Country Park is situated 10 miles North of Bournemouth. Ringwood is the nearest town. The park itself is well signposted with brown signs from the A31, A338 from Bournemouth and the Ashley Heath roundabout. The entrance to the park is off Horton Road, which leads off the Ashley Heath roundabout, accessible to traffic from the A31 East and West and the A338 from Bournemouth. Please note that the following parking charges apply: £2 – £8 per day
Thetford Forest. From the A11 take the B1107 towards Brandon, and follow signs to High Lodge Forest Centre. Please note that the following site entry charges apply at Thetford Forest: £2 – £10.
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.
Most importantly, enjoy your time in the trees!
