Tucked away in the picturesque Glentress Forest, discover our hidden gem boasting adrenaline-filled fun set against some of Scotland's most stunning scenery. This is the perfect course for those looking for a challenge, featuring a 325-metre-long zip wire across a valley that's a whopping 160ft high! Traverse the huge Douglas fir trees while you zip over open water and mountain bike trails. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure outdoor enthusiasts won’t want to miss.
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age 10+Watch our video to see Go Ape Glentress in action. Set in the Tweed Valley near Peebles, you’ll get a taste of what it’s like to take on our classic Treetop Challenge and epic Zip Line Experience. From soaring cross-valley zips to high ropes crossings and forest views, Glentress is one of Scotland’s most scenic Go Ape adventures.
A Go Ape children's birthday party experience is full of thrills and excitement, perfect for an unforgettable children's birthday.
Take learning beyond the classroom with award-winning school and education trips at Go Ape.
Celebrate the groom-to-be with an unforgettable Go Ape stag party. Book online for up to 10 people, or contact our team to plan a bigger group adventure packed with thrills, laughs, and forest fun.
See the full guide for directions, facilities, and what to bring.
Plan Your Visit
Go cycling
Award-winning bike trails in The Tweed Valley.
Hit the trails
Hiking trails and places for a well-earned picnic.
Visit Peebles
Local pubs and cafes in Peebles.
The everyday has its place. The forest is better. Our Annual Pass gives you 365 days to swap routine for a healthy dose of adrenaline in the tree tops. From big first-time moments to “let’s do that again” days, explore pass options built for reconnecting outside, feeling the buzz, and finding adventure that sticks with you.
Yes dog are allowed throughout Glentress Forest. Both cafes in the forest are dog friendly.
Yes there are two cafes within the forest. The Peel Café is the first you reach when you enter the forest and is about a 15 minute walk back down the hill from the Go Ape cabin. The Forest Holidays Retreat is located at the top of the forest and is a 10 minute drive.
At the main hub area there are accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. You can find more information on Forestry and Land Scotland's website.
There are accessible trails leading from the visitor centre which are all waymarked. Our course is built into a steep hill so is not wheelchair accessible. Pushchairs can access some of the course but the steep and uneven terrain make it quite challenging. 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 Forestry and Land Scotland's website.
Yes, the Go Ape car park is up the hill from the main Glentress Forest car park. Our car park is right next the cabin.
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.
There are toilets right next to our cabin.
Go Ape Peebles is in Glentress Forest, about 40 minutes south of Edinburgh. Easily accessible from the A72.
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