Treetop Challenge
High Ropes in the Heart of the Forest
Take on Swinley Forest’s most daring crossings and soaring zip lines for an unforgettable adventure.
Experience our boldest adventure in the heart of Swinley Forest. This self belay course will have you navigating your way across wobbly bridges, soaring through the canopy on exhilarating zip lines and taking on the legendary Tarzan Swing. Make your way across five sections packed with 34 challenging obstacles that will test your agility and nerve as well as six epic zip wires with stunning tree top views.
Treetop Challenge Overview
Safety System
Self Belay
Min Age
10
Recommended Age
10+
Min Height
1.4m
Max Weight
130kg
Duration
1-3 hours
Highest Platform
13m
Longest Zip
160m
Adults must supervise children between the ages of 10 to 15 years old.
One adult (18+) can supervise 2 children aged 10 to 15 and must participate in the activity.
Adults (18+) cannot simultaneously supervise children participating in Treetop Challenge and other high ropes activities such as Treetop Adventure and Treetop Adventure Plus.
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Plan Your Visit
Corporate Events
Dogs Allowed
Play Area
School Trips
Food & Drink
Walking Routes
Bike Hire
Picnic Area
See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Get biking
Hire a bike and explore Swinley Forest’s brilliant trails.

Make a scientific discovery
The Look Out Discovery Centre is a hands-on science centre for all ages to explore.

Go for a wander
Discover the beauty of Swinley Forest.
Yes, dogs are allowed. Please note that dogs are not able to join you on the course, and some areas of the site may not permit dogs (such as the café or play areas).
There is hot food, drinks and snacks available from The Woodlarks Cafe, in the Lookout Discovery Centre. Please check their website for opening times as it may vary seasonally.
Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilets are available in The Lookout Discovery Centre which is a short 2-3 minute walk from our cabin.
The main paths around the site are uneven. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can access the cabin and spectator areas, but some forest paths may be challenging. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please contact us before your visit so we can help.
Yes, parking is available in The Lookout Carpark. Charges apply, so please check local signage or the Bracknell Forest Council website before your visit. We recommend arriving early during peak times to give yourself enough time to find a space.
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.
We have toilets on site. There are also toilets located in The Lookout Discovery centre which is a short 2-3 minute walk from our cabin. There are no toilets out on the course, so we recommend using them before starting your activity.
Go Ape Bracknell is conveniently located amongst Reading, Farnborough, Maidenhead and Slough. From the North, come off the M4 at junction 10 and continue on the bit of motorway on the A329. Take the A322 through Bracknell, Easthampstead. Follow the brown tourist attraction signs for The Look Out Discovery Centre. We're opposite Coral Reef.
From the South, come off the M3 at junction 3, take the A322 in the direction of Bracknell. Follow the brown tourist attraction signs for The Look Out Discovery Centre. We're opposite Coral Reef.
Just make sure you head to The Look Out and you'll find Go Ape!
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