Treetop Challenge
Big Thrills Near Edinburgh
Cross, swing and zip your way through tree-to-tree challenges in Dalkeith Country Park — our signature high ropes experience.
Soar across the River Esk and climb sky-high platforms as you take on our boldest adventure at Dalkeith Country Park. This continuous belay course will have you navigating your way across wobbly bridges and soaring through the canopy on 11 exhilarating zip lines, including seven alpine zips. Make your way across four sections packed with 29 challenging obstacles that will test your agility and nerve.
Treetop Challenge Overview
Safety System
Continuous Belay
Recommended Age
10+
Min Height
1.4m
Max Weight
130kg
Duration
1.5-2 hours
Highest Platform
14m
Longest Zip
105m
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.
Dalkeith Reviews
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
Explore the park
Enjoy the wildlife on waymarked walking and cycling trails.

Try the play area
Pre-book the Fort Douglas adventure play area for climbing, sliding fun.

Shop, eat and relax
Discover the historic Restoration Yard, including wellness classes at the Wellbeing Lab. Make sure to reserve a spot at The Kitchen!
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome on site. Please note that dogs are not able to join you on the course and need a spectator to look after them.
Yes, there is a shop, restaurant and cafe on site in the Restoration Yard.
Yes we do, you can find accessible toilets that also have baby-changing facilities at the Restoration Yard, about a 5-minute walk from our cabin.
Yes the cabin and areas to view the course are accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. There is also picnic bench seating. If you have any specific accessibility requirements please contact us ahead of your visit so we can help. You can also find more information on the park's website.
Yes, turn left after the parking kiosk up the short steep hill. You can find more information on the park's website.
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.
The toilets are just behind our cabin.
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