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Treetop Challenge
at Forest of Dean Mallards Pike
Big Thrills in Mallards Pike

Conquer the Forest of Dean’s most daring course — zip lines, aerial obstacles and heart-stopping crossings await.

Treetop Challenge Locations 33 Locations
Treetop Challenge Price from £34.95
Treetop Challenge Age age 10+
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Explore England’s largest oak woodland from the tree tops. This self belay course will have you navigating your way across wobbly bridges and soaring through the canopy on five exhilarating zip lines. Take on five sections with adrenaline-fueled challenges and high-flying thrills, including two of our legendary Tarzan Swings and over a quarter of a mile's worth of zip wires. For younger adventurers, check out Forest of Dean Beechenhurst just 10 minutes away.

Our Treetop Challenge Courses Feature:
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

2-3 hours

Highest Platform

15m

Longest Zip

180m

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.

Forest of Dean Mallards Pike Reviews

Hands down one of the scariest but most fun experiences I’ve ever had.
Hands down one of the scariest but most fun experiences I’ve ever had.
The course is set in a beautiful forest. It feels safe and well-maintained and the staff are welcoming, enthusiastic and focused on ensuring everyone's safety. The course has 5 zones that get progressively more challenging, each ending in a zip line. It is exhilarating and takes some strength and stamina.
The course is set in a beautiful forest. It feels safe and well-maintained and the staff are welcoming, enthusiastic and focused on ensuring everyone's safety. The course has 5 zones that get progressively more challenging, each ending in a zip line. It is exhilarating and takes some strength and stamina.
We loved the treetop challenge. The staff were great, the course fun and I felt excited and safe the whole day. Mallard’s Pike is a beautiful location, which I’ll definitely be coming back to.
We loved the treetop challenge. The staff were great, the course fun and I felt excited and safe the whole day. Mallard’s Pike is a beautiful location, which I’ll definitely be coming back to.
Go Ape reviews received via Google, and post-adventure customer feedback.

Plan Your Visit

Corporate Events

Dogs Allowed

Food & Drink

Walking Routes

Picnic Area

Forestry England Site

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

Plan Your Visit
Make A Day Of It
Things To Do In Forest of Dean Mallards Pike
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Go Exploring

Head into the wider forest and discover the three giant maize mazes.

A family cycling in the forest

Bring your bikes

Bring or hire a bike to explore even more of this beautiful forest.

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Bring a picnic

Extend your forest visit with a picnic.

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