Treetop Challenge
Big Thrills in Cannock Chase
33 Locations 
from £36.95 
age 10+ Conquer daring crossings, Tarzan Swings and epic zip lines in the heart of Staffordshire’s forest.
33 Locations
from £36.95 age 10+ Experience our boldest adventure in the heart of Cannock Chase Forest. This self belay course will have you navigating your way across wobbly bridges and soaring through the canopy on five exhilarating zip lines. Make your way across five sections packed with challenging obstacles that will test your agility and nerve, including suspended bridges and two of our legendary Tarzan Swings.
Treetop Challenge is our main course for thrill seeking adults, teens and older kids aged 10 years and up. For younger kids or those a little nervous of heights, check out our confidence-building Treetop Adventure Plus or our entry-level Treetop Adventure, perfect for family days out.
Treetop Challenge Overview
Safety System
Self Belay
Min Age
10
Recommended Age
10+
Min Height
1.4m
Max Weight
130kg
Duration
2-3 hours
Highest Platform
14m
Longest Zip
260m
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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Forestry England Site
See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Relax in nature
Explore this stunning Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Try Disc Golf
Buckets of fun with Forestry England and this unique activity.
Go on a bike ride
Bring or hire a bike to explore even more of this beautiful forest.
Find a forest trail
From the Gruffalo Trail to a trail just for dogs, there’s so much to explore.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on-site and must be kept on leads. 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).
Yes, you'll find a café near the entrance, serving drinks, snacks and light meals. Opening times may vary seasonally.
There are accessible toilets located next to the cafe near the entrance. The accessible toilets also have baby-changing facilities.
The main paths around the site are mainly flat with compacted stone. Wheelchairs and pushchairs can access the cabin and spectator areas, but some woodland paths may be challenging in wet weather. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please contact us before your visit so we can help.
Yes, parking is available at Cannock Chase Forest (sat nav postcode: WS15 2UQ). Charges do apply on exit, so please ensure you have paid using one of the pay stations before you get to your car. We recommend arriving early during peak times as the car park gets very full.
We have space for small items at the cabin, but belongings are left at your own risk. We recommend bringing as little as possible, and leaving any bags in your car if you drive to us.
Toilets are available next to the cafe near the entrance, just 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 Cannock is in Birches Valley, Cannock Chase, near Rugeley. Follow signs for Rugeley. Look out for the brown tourist signs that have the white stag on a purple background. Once entering the car park, our cabin is located near the top car park.
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