Treetop Challenge
Big Thrills in the Forest
Take on our ultimate high ropes course in Bedgebury’s award-winning pinetum — packed with daring crossings, Tarzan Swings and epic zip lines.
Treetop Challenge at Bedgebury is set in the stunning Bedgebury Pinetum. Climb, swing and zip through dense trees for this fun-filled forest adventure. Take on five sections with 33 crossings that’ll test your agility and nerve, including five exhilarating zip wires with breathtaking views. Conquer iconic features like our ‘Chantemerle's Bridge’ and our dual Tarzan Swing where you can take that daring step side-by-side.
Treetop Challenge Overview
Safety System
Continuous Belay
Recommended Age
10+
Min Height
1.4m
Max Weight
130kg
Duration
2-3 hours
Highest Platform
25m
Longest Zip
170m
Adults must supervise children under the age of 16
One adult (18+) can supervise 4 children aged 12 and under and must participate in the activity.
One adult (18+) can supervise 8 children aged 13-15 years old from the course or on the ground.
Adults (18+) cannot simultaneously supervise children participating in Treetop Challenge and other high ropes activities such as Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus.
Bedgebury Reviews
Plan Your Visit
Corporate Events
Dogs Allowed
Play Area
School Trips
Food & Drink
Walking Routes
Bike Hire
Picnic Area
Forestry England Site
See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Get biking
Enjoy the forest cycle trails.

Race is on
Coming on a Saturday? Get here for 9am and do the parkrun first!

Peaceful walks
Tackle one of the walking trails.

Explore the play areas
Enjoy climbing, jumping, sliding and swinging your way around the play trail.
Dogs are welcome on site, they must be on a lead around woodchip and sandy areas, as well as carparks and around the lakes.
The main cafe is located near the carpark serving hot and cold food and drinks as well as homemade cakes. A grab-and-go kiosk is located opposite our cabin, serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams. Opening hours vary seasonally, please visit Forestry England’s website for opening hours.
We have two accessible toilets, one standard and one changing places facility which can be accessed using a radar key, or you can borrow a key from the Information Centre. Baby changing facilities are located in the female and accessible toilets.
We are an accessible site, with accessible facilities. Please bare in mind that we are a forest and most paths are gravel. The Pinetum trail is a way-marked easy access trail suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help. All-terrain mobility scooters are available to hire from the information point but must be pre-booked by phoning 01580 879820. To find more information please visit Foresty England's website.
Yes, parking is available at site. The car park is operated by Forestry England, you can pay as you leave, either at the pay station (card and cash payments) or at the barrier (card payments only).
We have space for small items at the cabin, but storage is not secure, so belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible and any bags to be left in your vehicle if you arrive by car.
Toilets are located at the Visitors Centre, near the carpark. We recommend going to the toilets before you come up to us at the cabin.
Go Ape Bedgebury is situated just off the A21 and signposted on to the B2079, approximately 12 miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells and 16 miles northwest of Hastings. Directions from London - leave the M25 at junction 5 and join the A21 towards Hastings. You will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your right-hand side approximately half a mile after leaving the A21. Directions from the North and East - Take the A262 to Goudhurst and then turn by the village duck pond to take the B2079 signposted to Flimwell. Follow this road for approximately three miles and you will find the entrance to Bedgebury on your left after the office entrance and Walled Garden entrance. Directions from Brighton and the West - Travel through Lewes and Uckfield to Heathfield. Take the A265 from Heathfield to Hurst Green. Turn left onto the A21, drive straight through Flimwell Crossroad. Bedgebury is signposted from here. Directions from the South - Take the A21 to the Flimwell Crossroad, drive straight across and then follow the sign to turn right onto the B2079.
Sign up for news, chatter and discounts from our leafy world.
Your privacy is important to us. We take great care with how we collect, store and use your personal information and will not share or transfer your personal information without prior consent except as set out in our Privacy Notice.




















