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 £30
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How old do you need to be to Go Ape?
Published on: 11/07/2023
Go Ape is on a mission to encourage everyone to live life adventurously, regardless of their age. We don't put an upper age limit on our adventures- after all, there is no age limit on having fun!
Go Ape has adventures for everyone, from toddlers to great-grandparents, at 36 locations across the UK. But, not all of our adventures are suitable for everyone. Different activities have age, height, weight, and supervision restrictions to make sure all participants are safe and have an amazing day out in the forest.
Here’s your complete guide to how old you need to be to set off on a Go Ape Adventure!
Treetop Adventure
Our entry-level high ropes activity for young children over 1m tall.
Minimum Age: None
Minimum height: 1m
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
Supervising Under 6's
1 participating adult (18+) : 2 children
Under 6's must have a supervising adult up on the course with them.
Supervising 6-15 Year Olds
1 participating adult (18+) : 8 children
Children can be supervised on the course or from the ground.
We recommend children under 1.2m tall have an adult with them on the course in case they need any help.
Treetop Adventure Plus
A step up from Treetop Adventure, so participants must be above 1.2m and over six years old.
Minimum Age: 6 years
Minimum height: 1.2m
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
Supervising 6-15 Year olds
1 adult (18+) : 8 children
Children can be supervised from the ground or on the course.
Minimum Age: 10 years (Self Belay)/No Minimum (Continuous Belay)
Minimum height: 1.4m
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
We have 2 styles of safety system for Treetop Challenge, continuous belay and self belay. Check out the "Adventure Overview" section on the adventures pages for your chosen Go Ape location.
Supervising Children On Continuous Belay Courses
1 participating adult (18+) : 4 children (Under 13 years)
One adult (18+) : 8 children (13-15 years) from the ground or on the course.
Supervising Children on Self Belay Courses
1 participating adult (18+) : 2 children on the course.
Treetop Challenge Xpress
A high-wire adventure for thrill seekers who want to get their adrenaline-kicks in super quick time.
Minimum Age: None
Minimum height: 1.4m/4ft 7iin
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
Supervising Under 13's
1 participating adult (18+) : 4 children while on the course.
Supervising 13-15 Year Olds
1 adult (18+) : 8 children (13-15 years) from the ground or on the course.
Challenge Plus
Push your limits further than ever with Go Ape's newest and most demanding high ropes adventure. Participants need to be 16.
Minimum Age: 16 years
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
Supervising Participants
All participants are responsible for supervising their own safety.
Forest Segway
Head out into the forest on our heavy-duty all-terrain Go Ape Segway experiences. A perfect two-wheeled adventure for adults and kids over 7 stone.
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Minimum Age: None
Minimum height: None
Maximum Weight: 117kg/18.4 stone
Minimum Weight: 45kg/7 stone
Supervising On The Trail
1 participating adult (18+) : 3 children
16 and 17 year old participants don't require supervision.
Nets Adventure
Treehouses, netted walkways, bouncy nets full of inflatable balls ALL 30 feet above the forest floor.
Minimum Age: 1 year (Able to Walk Unaided)
Minimum height: None
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
Supervising Under 6's
1 participating adult (18+) : 2 children on the course.
Supervising 6- 15 Year Olds
1 adult (18+) : 5 children aged from the ground or on the activity.
Aged 16+ can explore Nets Adventure unaccompanied but those aged 16-17 cannot supervise others.
Zip Trekking Adventure
One for the zipline fanatics. Seven dual forest zip lines totalling a whopping 3km. Zip.Wire.Heaven.
Minimum Age: 13 years
Minimum height: 1.4m
Maximum Weight: 125kg/19.5 stone
Minimum Weight: 45kg/7 stone
Supervising 13-15 Year Olds
1 participating adult (18+) : 6 children.
16 and 17 year olds do not require a participating adult but cannot supervise others.
Axe Throwing
The most satisfying hour of your week as you sling axes hitting bullseyes and cheer on your mates.
Minimum Age: 16 years
Minimum height: None
Maximum Weight: None
Supervising Participants
No supervision is required.
Spectators past the rail is by invitation only.
Mini Land Rover
Your budding rally drivers can take to four wheels, and drive a Mini Land Rover around a brand new track at Go Ape Coventry.
Minimum Age: 3 years
Maximum Age: 11 years
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
Supervising Participants
Drivers must have an accompanying adult (18yrs +) either within or alongside the vehicles
Zip Line Experience
Big, high, fast zips. We love them and we know you do too. Whether you are short on time or just short on thrills check out the NEW Zip Line Experience
Minimum Age: 10 years
Minimum height: 1.4m/4ft 7in
Maximum Weight: 130kg/20.5 stone
Supervising 10-15 Year Olds
1 participating adult (18+) : 2 children while on the course.
The Plummet
A 12m free fall toward the forest floor. The Plummet is a daredevils delight! Located at selected sites only.
Purchase as an extra on your Treetop Challenge at cabin or as an individual activity.
Minimum Age: None
Minimum height: 1.4m
Maximum Weight: None
Supervising Under 12's
1 participating adult (18+) : 4 children whilst on the course.
Supervising 13-15 Year Olds
1 supervising adult (18+) : 8 children from the ground.
Now that you know all about the adventures we offer, and how old you need to be, there’s only one thing left to do… choose!
Find out more about each of our activities and find your ideal adventurous day outdoors.
