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Challenge Plus
Push your limits further than ever with Go Ape's newest and most demanding adults-only high ropes adventure, Challenge Plus.
- Go Hard
- 2 - 3 hours
- £40
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Forest of Dean Beechenhurst
Sandwiched between the River Severn and the River Wye you’ll find Beechenhurst, Forest of Dean This peaceful location is home to our Forest of Dean Treetop Adventure course so bring the whole family for some giggles and fun on our high ropes course. With great views and lots of other opportunities to keep you busy this location is ideal for making special memories with younger age groups.
go ape adventures at forest of dean beechenhurst
FOREST OF DEAN, BEECHENHURST
At Forest of Dean you will find our Adventure, Challenge and Segway activities, these are split over two sites which are 15 minutes apart. Forest of Dean Beechenhurst is home to Treetop Adventure while Forest of Dean Mallards Pike offers Treetop Challenge and Segway.
The ancient Forest of Dean is one of the few remaining royal forests in England. It’s mystical, magical settings were inspiration for the Tolkien book so you can expect something special as you explore from your Treetop Adventure vantage point.
This is a forest designed for family fun - you’ll need a day to discover all it has to offer. Walk, run or cycle – there are routes for all eventualities.
Discover the famous Sculpture trail which is a four mile long walk, featuring sculptures created by artists to interpret the Forest environment and the history of this very unusual landscape.
Head to Beechenhurst Lodge Visitor Centre once you’ve worked up an appetite.
There’s a café, children’s play area and a climbing tower.
If you’re still up for more exploring once you've left the site at Beechenhurst there’s a secret world beneath the forest at Clearwell Caves.
With nine show caverns there plenty of exciting things to discover.
You can also sit back and relax as you enjoy a steam train ride through the forest on the Dean Forest Railway.
Location Overview
Know Before You Go
- Wear sensible clothes for adventure.
- Footwear must be sturdy and suitable for the outdoors. No sandals, slip off shoes, open toes or heels.
- Gloves are a good idea. Either bring a pair or you can buy them at the cabin on the day.
Make A Day of It
- Head into the wider forest and discover the activities and hidden objects inside the local three giant maize mazes.
- Jump abroad a steam train and unwind on the Dean Forest Railway.
- Head over to Puzzlewood, the enchanting, ancient woodland.
Stay Nearby with Forest Holidays
Just a few minutes drive from Go Ape at Mallards Pike and Beechenhurst, you’ll uncover Forest Holidays and it’s 120 cosy cabins. Surround yourself in a maze of forest walks, trails and meadow, and enjoy the timeless landscape of woodlands, rivers, hills and valleys.
With underfloor heating, log burners, incredible views and even your own outdoor hot tub, this is Forest Holiday is one you aren't likely to forget.
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Our kids rated this in their top experiences ever (10/12), they loved it. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, great experience, we’ll take them again!!
Laura
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Really good day, got this for my boyfriend as a surprise present and he loved it:) all the staff were lovely especially our instructor Katie.
Rebecca
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Amazing day and so much fun
Charlotte Norman
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Instructors settled 6year old granddaughters nerves immediately. Staff running the centre are an asset to the running of the centre, happy, attentive & professional throughout.
DAN
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Absolutely amazing experience with me and my 8 year old daughter who loved it. the staff were amazing and helpful, so much fun for an hour. We will definitely be going again. I made a video of this with different camera angles, just search for Go Ape Beechenhurst on YouTube
Chris
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Great fun for whole family, lovely staff looked after us really well. Thoroughly recommended.
Nick
