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Treetop Challenge

at Delamere Forest

Big Thrills in Delamere Forest

Swing, cross and zip your way through Delamere’s classic high ropes course — the ultimate outdoor challenge in Cheshire.

Treetop Challenge Locations 33 Locations
Treetop Challenge Price from £36.95
Treetop Challenge Age age 10+
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Experience our boldest adventure in the heart of Delamere Forest. This self belay course will have you navigating your way across wobbly bridges and soaring through the canopy on five exhilarating zip lines up to 212m long. Take on five sections with adrenaline-fueled challenges and high-flying thrills, including our legendary Tarzan Swing.

What to Expect
Challenging Crossings
Epic Zip Wires
Daring Tarzan Swing

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

12m

Longest Zip

212m

Supervision Ratios
Self Belay Sites

Adults must supervise children between the ages of 10 to 15 years old.

10 - 15 years old
10 - 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.

Delamere Forest Reviews

Went on the segways. Had a fantastic time. Jack the instructor was top notch loads of fun zipping everywhere really good fun go try it
Went on the segways. Had a fantastic time. Jack the instructor was top notch loads of fun zipping everywhere really good fun go try it
We had a fabulous fun morning at Go Ape. We did the Tree Top adventure plus and loved it! Our group had a mixed of abilities and the team helped when my son was nervous, encouraging and offering the option to get off and to have another go. Even despite the rainy weather this did not stop the fun or the adventure, my youngest is already asking to go back!
We had a fabulous fun morning at Go Ape. We did the Tree Top adventure plus and loved it! Our group had a mixed of abilities and the team helped when my son was nervous, encouraging and offering the option to get off and to have another go. Even despite the rainy weather this did not stop the fun or the adventure, my youngest is already asking to go back!
Excellent experience from start to finish. Staff were all friendly and welcoming. Safety instructions were delivered with knowledge and precision. The course was great fun, and the overall experience was brilliant!! Staff even recommended other courses to try on my future travels! I would definitely do Go Ape again!
Excellent experience from start to finish. Staff were all friendly and welcoming. Safety instructions were delivered with knowledge and precision. The course was great fun, and the overall experience was brilliant!! Staff even recommended other courses to try on my future travels! I would definitely do Go Ape again!
Go Ape reviews received via Google, and post-adventure customer feedback.

Plan Your Visit

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

Plan Your Visit
Make A Day Of It
Things To Do In Delamere Forest
A muntjac deer in the forest

Explore the wildlife

Discover some of Delamere Forest's wildlife.

A couple hold hands as they stroll in the countryside

Take a slower climb

Climb the 176 metre-high Old Pale Hill.

A family cycling in the forest

Tackle the trails

Bring your bike and take on the cycling trails.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely, 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 play areas).

There’s a cafe and visitor centre a 6-minute walk away.

Yes, there are accessible baby changing and changing places facilities at the visitor centre. You can find more information on Forestry England's website.

Generally, yes. The main paths are accessible. They can be uneven and there are some steep paths to and from the Go Ape cabin. Wheelchair users and pushchairs can access spectator areas around the cabin. Areas around Treetop Adventure, Treetop Adventure Plus and Treetop Challenge may become more difficult in wet weather. Please contact us before your visit to discuss any accessibility needs. You can also find more information on Forestry England's website.

Parking is in the main Forestry England car park, through the automatic barriers. Follow the main forest road toward the visitor centre and drive through the barriers on the left into the main forest car park. Once parked, follow the signs out of the carpark. Turn right up the road. Then at the bridge turn left over the railway bridge and down towards our cabin. It normally only takes 5-10 minutes to get to the cabin from the car park, but it can take a little longer during peak times.

Customers can store belongings with us, but it is at their own risk and Go Ape takes no responsibility for items left in the cabin. We have boxes for smaller items and limited space for larger items. We would encourage bigger items to be left securely in vehicles where possible.

Toilets are available next to the visitor centre and cafe. They are a 6 minute walk from the Go Ape cabin.

Go Ape Delamere is located in Delamere Forest, Cheshires largest wooded area, just 25 minutes from Chester. We are also accessible by train. Do not follow Sat Nav to get here. What3Words mountains.grumble.alarm will take you to the main car park.

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