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Treetop Challenge
at Chelmsford
Big Thrills Above Hylands Park

Cross, swing and zip through the treetops of Chelmsford on our classic high ropes course — the ultimate Essex forest adventure.

Treetop Challenge Locations 33 Locations
Treetop Challenge Price from £34.95
Treetop Challenge Age age 10
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Experience our boldest adventure in Chelmsford Hylands Park. This continuous belay course will have you navigating your way across wobbly bridges and soaring through the canopy on eight exhilarating zip lines, including five alpine zips. Make your way across three sections packed with 34 challenging obstacles that will test your agility and nerve, including suspended bridges, our legendary Tarzan Swings and the always-tricky ‘ropes passage’.

Why You’ll Love Treetop Challenge at Chelmsford
34 Challenging Obstacles
Daring Tarzan Swing
Super Ziplines
Treetop Challenge Overview

Safety System

Continuous Belay

Recommended Age

10+

Min Height

1.4m

Max Weight

130kg

Duration

2-3 hours

Highest Platform

10m

Longest Zip

80m

Supervision Ratios
Continuous Belay Sites

Adults must supervise children under the age of 16

Under 13 years old
Under 13 years old

One adult (18+) can supervise 4 children aged 12 and under and must participate in the activity.

13 - 15 years old
13 - 15 years old

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.

Chelmsford Reviews

First time at Chelmsford for Go Ape. Done it previously at Thetford and loved it. This time it was daughter going through loop ,3,4 and 5. She loved it. Good crowd of enthusiasts on the day and the team was very good on site. Thanks for a good experience. Will do it again for sure.
First time at Chelmsford for Go Ape. Done it previously at Thetford and loved it. This time it was daughter going through loop ,3,4 and 5. She loved it. Good crowd of enthusiasts on the day and the team was very good on site. Thanks for a good experience. Will do it again for sure.
We had the best experience at Go Ape during the summer holidays. The activities were perfect for my 7 year old nephew and challenging enough without being too scary. The staff were approachable, supportive and friendly. Their communication was spot on. Abbie on the zip line made our day, remembering my nephew’s name and interacting with us even when the platform was busy. He even asked about her when we left! A really great experience. Thank you!
We had the best experience at Go Ape during the summer holidays. The activities were perfect for my 7 year old nephew and challenging enough without being too scary. The staff were approachable, supportive and friendly. Their communication was spot on. Abbie on the zip line made our day, remembering my nephew’s name and interacting with us even when the platform was busy. He even asked about her when we left! A really great experience. Thank you!
My daughter absolutely loves Go Ape in Chelmsford! The place is in a lovely, quiet area with parking right next to it. The staff are very friendly and make children feel comfortable and confident. They’re also very dog-friendly — they always greet my dog and offer him water. We have an unlimited pass, and it’s definitely worth it. A great adventure for kids, with lots of exercise and being outdoors!
My daughter absolutely loves Go Ape in Chelmsford! The place is in a lovely, quiet area with parking right next to it. The staff are very friendly and make children feel comfortable and confident. They’re also very dog-friendly — they always greet my dog and offer him water. We have an unlimited pass, and it’s definitely worth it. A great adventure for kids, with lots of exercise and being outdoors!
Go Ape reviews received via Google, and post-adventure customer feedback.

Plan Your Visit

Corporate Events

Dogs Allowed

Play Area

School Trips

Food & Drink

Walking Routes

Picnic Area

See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.

Plan Your Visit
Make A Day Of It
Things To Do In Chelmsford
Hylands House with with an Open Estate Day taking place

Explore Hylands Park open days

Every second Sunday of the month enjoy a food market and stalls from local traders.

Children explore the fort themed play area on the Hylands Estate

Play in a castle

Explore their castle-themed adventure playground with battlements and a drawbridge.

A couple hold hands as they stroll in the countryside

See the gardens

Walk around beautiful gardens and stunning parkland.

Paint brushes in an artist's studio

Get inspired

Explore the artist studios in The Stables.

Frequently Asked Questions
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